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SOS THRIFT SHOP SHIPPER/RECEIVER PART-TIME
Join our Dynamic Team! Looking for a rewarding career in the non-profit sector? SOS is an award-winning charitable organization that has been improving the lives of residents in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region since 1968. What you’ll love about SOS: Great company culture. We value each member of our team and what they bring to our organization. Our staff are passionate about their work and together we strive to maintain a positive, supportive, and respectful work environment. Work-life balance. At SOS we are serious about self-care and know that happy, healthy staff make great employees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Transports donations from loading bay to pricing/sorting room.
· Operates/assists on Thrift Shop truck.
· Sorts, labels, and prices donations.
Qualifications:
· Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; able to drive 1 ton cube van.
· Training and/or experience in customer service.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
· Physically fit; able to do heavy lifting in a safe manner.
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week Thursday/Friday/Saturday
Rate of Pay: $18.50 per hour to start
Start Date: Immediately
Deadline: Once Position is Filled
Note: Police Information Check required.
Submit resume and references to:
Thrift Shop Operations Manager,
Society of Organized Services (SOS)
PO Box 898
245 Hirst Avenue West,
Parksville, BC V9P 2G9
Email: adminsupport@sosd69.com
*Please note: we are in high need of tween and teen gifts this year.*
Join us on Saturday October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville for a free seminar about how to prepare for your personal and financial needs as you navigate the aging journey.
Learn from and ask questions of an esteemed group of experts on topics such as:
Complimentary refreshments will be available and a door prize will be drawn at the end of the seminar.
Registration starts Monday, Sept. 25.
Click here to registerPre-register for this free seminar by October 19, 2023 – capacity limited to the first 50 registrants.
For health and safety reasons, please be scent-aware.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21. Location: SOS Thrift Shop, 188 Hirst Ave. W. Parksville.
Time: 10 am-3 pm.
SOS Thrift Shop has been at its current location on Hirst Avenue for 20 years and it continues to be the main funder of all SOS programs and services. It is a community hub, created by community, supported by community, and benefiting our community’s residents.
Shoppers and guests are encouraged to wear ‘60s themed clothing and accessories to celebrate the initial opening of SOS Thrift Shop in 1969, and 20 years at 188 Hirst Ave. W. in Parksville.
There will be cake, complimentary hot dogs and popcorn, spin-the-wheel for prizes, special sales and live music outside from 2-3 pm.
Come celebrate the incredible impact SOS Thrift Shop has made in the lives of local children, youth, families, adults and seniors thanks to community support!
A big shout out to our media partners The Beach 88.5, The Lounge 99.9 and The Parksville Qualicum Beach News, and our sponsor, Quality Foods.
Ramblers Band is hosting its 4th benefit concert for SOS! Take in some great live music and support local children and youth in the community by attending this show on Saturday, Sept. 16! See the poster for details.
Read an article in the PQB News about the concert by clicking here.
