Student - Community Outreach Worker -- MCC ThriftMessiah University

Do you love thrifting? Enjoy helping others? Want to make a positive impact in your community? Looking for a fun way to gain experience while supporting a meaningful mission?

Thrift on Purpose (MCC Thrift), contributes to the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) by providing friendly service and a positive experience for all customers, donors, volunteers, and staff.

The Agapé Center's Department of Service Learning & Community Engagement is partnering with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift on Purpose to hire student volunteers who can support the shop's operations and mission. Work hours & days of the week are flexible. 

Training will be provided.  Duties include:

• Sort donations as assigned and place in designated areas
• Make decisions on what items are saleable, for recycling, or for trash
• Use established pricing guidelines, price items for floor display
• Decide which items might be used for the high value case
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance 
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 2-hour shift, at least once a week
• Friendly and engaging personal style
• Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds 
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Healthy balance of patience and energy
• Ability to receive direction from staff
• Ability to stand, lift, and move items (preferred)
• Knowledge and/or interest in the second-hand market
• Ability to look at and access items for quality