Nonprofit
Published 11/12/25 4:10PM

Second Chance Resale Shop Volunteers – The Well of Mercy

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    +4 hrs/wk suggested - Flexible/Part-time
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+

    Description

    Second Chance Resale Shop Volunteers – The Well of Mercy

    Location: West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

    Organization: The Well of Mercy

    Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

    Time Commitment: Flexible, Part-time

    Website: www.thewellofmercy.com

    About Us

    The Well of Mercy is a nonprofit, long-term transitional housing program providing safe, stable housing and a pathway to independence for women and their children in Chicago for up to five years. Our Second Chance Resale Shop is a social enterprise that directly funds operations and programs for The Well of Mercy home, the resident moms and their children.

    Position Overview

    Help run our online resale shop that makes a real difference! Volunteers support both our online shop and physical pop up store while raising funds for The Well of Mercy. You play a huge role in keeping our store running and facility to support our families!

    What You'll Do

    Online Resale Shop

    • Create daily postings and maintain online presence
    • Photograph and describe donated items
    • Respond to customer inquiries

    Physical Pop-Up Event Support

    • Provide information about our mission
    • Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing
    • Sort and organize donations
    • General cleaning of store displays, back rooms

    What We're Looking For

    • Friendly people who enjoy customer interaction
    • Organized individuals with attention to detail
    • Comfortable with social media (for online shop roles)
    • Team players willing to help with various tasks

    Time Commitment

    Flexible, Part-time schedule. Choose online shop work, in-store support, or both!

    Why Volunteer?

    • Shop proceeds directly fund housing and programs
    • Flexible hours and on-site options
    • Learn resale and social enterprise operations and nonprofit social advocacy
    • Help create sustainable funding for families in need

    How to Apply

    Email rebeccakay@thewellofmercy.com with:

    • Your name and contact info
    • Which role interests you (online shop, pop up store events, or both!)

    We look forward to having you join our resale shop team!

    The Well of Mercy

    6339 N. Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

    (773) 274-4227

    rebeccakay@thewellofmercy.com

    mary.zeien@thewellofmercy.com

    www.thewellofmercy.com

    Location

    On-site
    6339 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, Illinois, US

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