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Published 11/11/25 12:28PM

Holiday Decor and Clothes Sorting!

Monarch Thrift Shop
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Looking for volunteers who can commit to at least 4-8 hours over 2-4 weeks.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Economic Development, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Able to sit for up to an hour at a time. Use of both hands for tagging.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Holiday Decor and Clothes Sorting!

    Come be part of bringing affordable clothing and home decor to our community this holiday season. You will be a part of a group of compassionate and fun people who enjoy giving back as much as you do!

    We are currently looking for a few individuals to come sort and tag seasonal clothing and holiday decor.

    Each shift is two hours and flexible times between 10am-6pm. The minimum age requirement to volunteer is 14 years old.

    Qualifications:

    • Working well with others
    • Organized and reliable
    • Able to meet physical demands of working in a retail setting, including but not limited to walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing and or pulling up to 25 pounds.

    Location

    On-site

    Monarch Thrift Shop

    2875 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
    Directions

    We are between Diversey and Belmont on Milwaukee Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago. By public transportation, we are a 10 minute walk from both the Belmont and Logan Square blue line stations. The 56 Milwaukee bus stops directly in front of our store (Northbound at Wisner and Southbound at Wolfram). There is metered street parking nearby. Free street parking a few blocks away.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We have a volunteer application that can be completed in advance or onsite once you come in.

    All fields are required
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