As a volunteer, you can gain personal satisfaction from helping others,
obtain experience relevant to your future employment or educational plans, and meet new people!
Click the link below to fill out the application form
to apply for volunteer opportunities at the New To You Store.
Volunteer Application Form
New to You Volunteer Departments
ARTWORKA love of artwork goes a long way in sorting and pricing art! Pricing varies on quality and origin of artwork.
AUDIO/VIDEOThis job can be done sitting or standing. Involves checking for scratches and cleaning the product before pricing and stocking the shelves.
BOOKS – ADULT & CHILDRENSThis department is suited for those with a love of books/reading and literature. The pricing is relatively standardized. Some light lifting and bending to classify books and stock the shelves is required.
CASHIER/PACKERFull interaction with the public allows our cashiers and packers to enjoy being the face of the New to You. Training includes working the new POS registers, although prior retail experience can speed up the initial training.
CAMERAS/ACCESSORIES
Knowledge of cameras and accessories will go a long way in checking working condition and pricing these items.
CLOTHING and ACCESSORIESTraining focuses on top-notch quality, and pricing is standardized for most items, although ability to recognize outstanding quality and brands is useful for identifying unique items for special pricing. Sometimes your shift will be full of treasures, sometimes not so much but ALL soft textiles are recycled.
CRAFTSIncludes Sewing, Knitting, Craft Books, Patterns and various other crafting supplies. Prior personal craft experience is helpful, training includes pricing.
ELECTRICALProducts include Small Appliances, Audio/Video Equipment, Lighting, and Vacuum Cleaners. A great place to tinker and recycle for those who have an enjoyment of refurbishing. Tools are provided and respect of a shared organizational system is needed. Background in things electric and related safety concerns is required.
FLOATERSWe are always looking for extra help in departments as the need arises. Floaters are usually trained in multiple departments and love the flexibility of frequently working on different tasks.
HOUSEWARES Includes Kitchen Items, Cleaning Products, Picture Frames, Knick-Knacks, Health and Beauty, etc. The variety keeps this interesting, however the love of light cleaning is always welcomed.
LINENSIncludes Bedding, Towels, Curtains and Fabric. Quality is our number one priority and pricing guidelines are available.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Knowledge of a specific or a wide variety of musical instruments is greatly appreciated. Ability to confirm working condition and provide pricing guidance is welcome.
PRE-SORT (Donation Receiver)Best part for many in pre-sort is the variety in a fast paced environment. You see everything that comes into the store during your shift. Your training is done with one of the part-time employees that oversee this critical area. Lifting is required and you are often moving from inside to outside.
SEASONALThis department focuses on Easter, Thanksgiving/Halloween, and Christmas. Only the best of the best make it into our Seasonal department. Items are priced and stored until seasonally appropriate.
TOYSToy knowledge is helpful but not essential. Includes Baby Dolls and Barbies, Cars and Trucks, Stuffed Toys, and
Puzzles and Games,