Agency: New Hope Life Ministry / New Hope Community Closet
About the Opportunity:
New Hope Life Ministry’s New Hope Community Closet is seeking motivated, community-minded volunteers to support our ongoing programs and services. This general volunteer role is a great entry point for anyone interested in giving back, exploring volunteer opportunities, and learning more about our organization’s current needs.
Volunteer tasks are flexible and can include a variety of roles, such as:
New Hope Community Closet Volunteer Positions:
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Pricing: Inspect, price, and tag clothing according to the pricing chart and weekly color code.
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Hanging: Inspect, hang clothes by category (men’s, women’s, children’s), add sizing buttons, and place items on the sales floor after steaming.
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Steaming: Remove wrinkles and sterilize clothing with a steamer, then organize on the sales floor.
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Electronics: Test donated electronic items to ensure they are in proper working order.
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Wall Art: Process and price frames, artwork, and décor, then display on the sales floor.
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Receiver: Greet donors and receive donations at the back door.
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Housewares: Price and prepare housewares for sale, ensuring cleanliness and completeness.
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Entertainment: Process books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, board games, and puzzles for the sales floor.
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Sorting: Inspect clothing for quality issues and sort into bins for pricing.
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Accessories: Process and price hats, gloves, scarves, ties, and baby items for display.
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Linens: Process and price linens for the sales floor.
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Shoes: Price shoes by category (men’s, women’s, children’s) and organize on the sales floor.
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Crafts: Process and price crafting items for sale.
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Cleaning: Maintain the sales floor by vacuuming and dusting.
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Cashier: Greet customers, operate the register, and organize displays.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to complete volunteer or community service hours, explore meaningful service work, or contribute to impactful community initiatives.
Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:
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Assisting staff with daily tasks
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Supporting programs, events, and outreach efforts
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Providing administrative and organizational support
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Other duties based on availability and interests
Time Commitment:
Flexible — opportunities vary based on current needs
Location:
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In-person (agency will specify)
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Address: 128 Townsedge Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566
Who Can Volunteer:
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Individuals seeking volunteer or community service hours
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Students, community members, or groups
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All skill levels welcome
How to Get Started:
To learn more about available volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Volunteer Contact: Kristy Haefner
Email: store@newhopeministry.info
