Assist with tagging merchandise, accepting donations, sorting donations, marketing and outreach, customer service
Thrift Store Volunteers
Thrift Store Volunteers
- Status: Open Project , Ongoing Project
- Possible Hours: 20 p / y
- Categories: Social Justice, Peace and Kindness, Education and Literacy, Citizenship and Civic Engagement, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellness, Homelessness and Poverty
- Schools: Open to All Schools
- Project Start Date: 09/01/2019
- Project End Date: 08/31/2026
Assist with tagging merchandise, accepting donations, sorting donations, marketing and outreach, customer service
Fill out Volunteer Form.
Attend a volunteer tour and orientation which is given every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Schedule the days and hours you are able to assist at the Thrift Store.
Sign in and out when you leave
Check in with Johnsiny Relech our thrift store manager for your assignment.
Follow instructions. Please remember that you are there to experience a work environment and to develop positive character traits expected as a good citizen. (see list in the standards). When one task is done, ask for another task, or see what else needs to be done and volunteer to do it.
In order to earn service learning hours you will need to notify a teacher before you begin. At the end turn in a reflection to that same teacher for input into Power School. The reflection should address: What did you do? What did you learn? In what way was this service to your community?
- Our everyday actions affect our environment. shopping at, donating to, and working at a thrift store are ways that we can reduce the waste stream.
Standard 1: Science As Inquiry: Students use scientific inquiry and develop the ability to think and act in ways associated with inquiry.
BI. 1.6 Demonstrate by actions in the school community caring and respect for the environment and living organisms.
- Helping at the thrift store helps us to keep our programs going. By helping us, you are helping the community.
Social Studies: Standard 4: Government and Civics
Students learn to achieve civic competence by studying the structures of power, authority, and governance.
AG.4.16 Practice personal character traits that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life, including thefollowing:
• Trustworthiness and honesty
• Courtesy and respect for the rights of others
• Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance
AG.4.17
Explain the importance of thoughtful and effective participation in civic life, including the following:
• Performing public service
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