Opportunity Details | Family Thrift Store

Family Thrift Store

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army at the Family Thrift Store. Opportunities are available from Monday-Saturdays 8am-6pm. Make sure to sign in and out. 

 

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is a major source of financial assistance for the Social Services that The Salvation Army provides in Kerrville and surrounding areas. Volunteers play a vital role in the work that we do.  The funds raised by the Family Store helps with our Men's Homeless Shelter, our Shelter Meals that feeds the hungry, a Food Pantry,  programs for paths out of homelessness and so much more.  

 

 

Please review these details before arrival: 

• AGE: Volunteers must be 18 years old to be unattended.  16 years old with adult supervision.  Special considerations will be applied to large groups and school groups. Please call 830-315-5775 if you have a large group you would like to have volunteer. 
• PARKING: Please park on the side of the building to allow our patrons the most available parking, we have many disabled patrons and people who would appreciate the closer parking.
• CHECK-IN:  Upon arrival, please check in with the cashier where you will sign-in and out in a 'volunteer binder' each time you volunteer, wear a name tag and sign a waiver your first time. Community Service Volunteers will need to pick up an extended application at the Kroc Center.
• HOW TO START WORK:  Once you are checked in, the store manager will let you know what tasks you will have for the day.  If you need accommodation, please let us know when you arrive.
• DRESS: Closed shoes/sneakers. Long pants or knee-length shorts.  It could be a dusty job, so we do expect you to dress comfortably. 
• TASKS:  Tasks may include sorting and unpacking items in the back room, helping organize on the floor, unloading donations from cars as they pull up outside, or general tasks like cleaning/dusting.
• SHOPPING:  You’re welcome to shop after your shift from items on the sales floor. Do not shop from the warehouse.  

Our thrift store is a way to recycle goods, and help people rescue their budget - and it helps rebuild lives for people in crisis because the proceeds from sales help fund services like our community kitchen, emergency shelters, rehousing of the homeless, and preventing homelessness by helping with emergency rent and utility payments.

 

We can do this because of a generous community of volunteers and donors. Thank you for giving your time in service to others.