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Published 10/2/25 6:07PM

Cashier & Greeter

Mercer Island Thrift Shop
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Mercer Island, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    3 hours per week; 12 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    The ability to provide friendly customer service.

    Description

    Cashier & Greeter

    Mercer Island Thrift Shop (MITS) is seeking volunteers to become a regular part of their Cashier Team with a commitment of one 3-hour shift per week. MITS is a nonprofit business that values a culture of community involvement, volunteer skill development, and reducing our community footprint on the planet through resale; the best form of recycling. As a bustling group of 90 volunteers, staff team and management team, they are proud to provide the major source of funding for the City of Mercer Island’s department of Youth & Family Services (MIYFS).

    Shift opportunities are as follows, Sunday through Friday:

    • Sundays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm \ 3:00 pm - 5:05 pm
    • Mondays: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    • Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm \ 3:30 pm - 5:05 pm
    • Wednesdays: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm \ 3:30 pm - 5:05 pm
    • Thursdays: 9:45 am - 1:00 pm \ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm \ 3:30 pm - 5:05 pm
    • Fridays: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

    We provide full training on a modern P.O.S. system and a cashier training handbook you get to keep. MITS is cash-less for ease and prevent loss to focus on rebuilding the business. You can use our online app to schedule your shifts and time away or we can manage your specified times for you. MITS is a fun, fast paced environment with a diverse work force from youth to seniors. Volunteer benefits include progressive discounts for the number of hours you work, job training, work references, volunteer recognition events, free coffee, tea, soda and a snack bar.

    To Apply:

    Follow the link to complete the applciation,

    MyImpactPage - Thrift Shop Volunteer Application (betterimpact.com)

    Location

    On-site

    Mercer Island Thrift Shop

    7710 SE 34th Street, Mercer Island, Washington, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you so much for inquiring to volunteer at MI Thrift Shop. We run a Thrift Store to raise money for Youth & Family Services. The team is powered by volunteers with staff to help support, guide, and train volunteers.

    We are looking for volunteers who can commit to 12 hours per month, 3 hours a week and you are more than welcome to volunteer more. The positions vary from donation handling, sorting & pricing goods, stacking shelves to maintain customer appeal, and cashiering with shift times from 8:45am – 5:15pm, Sunday thru Friday. Closed Saturdays.

    Volunteer — Mercer Island Thrift Shop

    I am happy to give you a tour of the shop and talk through the different volunteer positions to see how all the pieces fit together to run the operation. I am available Monday thru Friday between 9am and 4:30pm to schedule tours. Let me know a couple times that work for you this week.

    I look forward to talking with you more about our opportunities.

    Megan Schoephoerster

    Community Engagement & Volunteer Supervisor | Mercer Island Thrift Shop

    City of Mercer Island - Youth & Family Services

    Office: 206-275-7747 | Cell: 206-948-8893

    www.mercerislandthrift.org

    Notice: Emails and attachments may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW).

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