Nonprofit
Published 11/5/25 12:49PM

Thrift Store

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Emmitsburg, MD
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    2-3 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to assist with room set-up, inventory, stock and restock shelves/tables, prepare bags of groceries, greet visitors, etc.

    Description

    Thrift Store

    VOLUNTEER POSITION SUMMARY: Specialized tasks in the Food Pick-Up/Delivery duties include: Wear your Seton Center name badge, Use personal vehicle to drive/ride to participating organization(s), Carefully pick up donated foods from organizations’ personnel, Deliver food to Seton Center, Provide positive interactions with participating organizations’ personnel, Thrift Store customers & staff.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

    Follow Seton Center’s policies, procedures and guidelines as presented to you in the volunteer orientation and on-going training.

    Perform the tasks presented to you by your staff supervisor. These tasks will be partially done off- and on-site of Seton Center, but could include requests for help in the Outreach Office and Thrift Store. Our goal is to follow the workload.

    Protect yourself and visitors by observing and encouraging others to follow Seton Center's current health protocols. Stay informed, alert, and creative in preventing injuries, illnesses, and accidents.

    Warmly greet all with whom you interact.

    Occasionally update your knowledge about what our collaborating agencies and Seton Center programs and services offer by watching looping ads on the lobby’s television, and reading fliers, brochures, our website, and Facebook.

    Become familiar and update knowledge about safety and security measures; location of panic button, codes on the back of ID badge, use safety devices, etc.

    Interact and resolve conflict in positive ways with paid staff, fellow volunteers, clients, and customers to help create a pleasant, healthy & productive work environment.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

    Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance

    Be a team player and enjoy volunteering independently

    Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills

    Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions

    Understanding of and compassion for the needs of all visitors

    Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality with personal, staff, volunteer, customer and client information

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Ability to perform basic math and computer functions

    Ability to stand, sit, bend, reach, walk, carry and drive to perform duties assigned

    Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. with assistance

    Excellent vision and attention to detail to inspect the condition of donations and perform the functions of projects assigned

    Location

    On-site
    226 Lincoln Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Fill out the form, and we will call you and set up a time for a visit.

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