Thrift Shop Volunteers

Do you want to volunteer in a role that supports youth in foster care and at-risk youth in our local community?

Do you enjoy thrifting and finding new treasures?

Do you want to join a fun and vibrant community of likeminded people and gain friendships along the way? 

If so, you’ll definitely want to join us! Use the form below to get started.

A team of over 60 fun, vibrant volunteers committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.

A team of over 60 fun, vibrant volunteers committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.

Serving Pleasant Hill for nearly 30 years.

Serving Pleasant Hill for nearly 30 years.

Our clients and their families shop for free - a critical resource for many families in need.

Our clients and their families shop for free - a critical resource for many families in need.

The shop is beautifully appointed and sells gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, decor and books.

The shop is beautifully appointed and sells gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, decor and books.

Volunteer Roles

Front of Shop

    • Put newly tagged items on the floor (hardgoods, softgoods and jewelry) 

    • Ensure tops of clothing rounders are clear 

    • Organize hardgoods based on category  

    • Create aesthetically pleasing displays for homegoods and jewelry 

    • Ensure the display tables are organized and keep with a theme 

    • Ensure the clothing racks are sized and color coordinated (rainbow method) 

    • Greet customers and talk with them about our mission 

    • Inform customers of daily sales 

    • Help cashiers bag and wrap items 

    • Ensure dressing rooms are kept clean and assist customers if needed 

    • Ensure that items on the “go backs” rack by the dressing room are put back on the floor 

    • Help open curated cases for customers, stay with them while they look at the item, and take the item to the cashiers if it is being purchased 

Back of Shop

    • Clean items before pricing 

    • Price items (including books, games, crafts etc) 

    • Hang, size and tag clothing items 

    • Sort incoming clothing into category bins 

    • Sort and organize jewelry donations 

    • Put jewelry into price point bags for others to tag 

    • Sort clothing from trailer donations 

    • Review racks with checklists attached to determine what can go to the floor 

    • Keep shelves organized 

    • Pack holiday items and put in storage 

Volunteer Groups

Bring your co-workers, service group, or a few friends to Youth Homes Thrift Shop to roll your sleeves up and make a difference! Select “Volunteer group” as your role on the form below to get started.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their tasks. 

  • Frequently in a stationary and standing position for prolonged periods of time.   

  • Frequently moves about the Thrift Shop (interior and exterior). 

  • Must be able to lift up to 10 or 15 or 20 pounds at a time. 

  • Frequently performs repetitive movements over periods of time.

Note: This position is unpaid and purely voluntary. While there are expectations associated with the role, they are not binding in the same manner as paid employment.  

Use the form below to get started!

Volunteer Trailer Driver

Make donation drives possible at Youth Homes Thrift Shop by volunteering to transport our Drive to Thrive trailer.

Click here to download our “Volunteer Driver 101” packet, and use the form below to let us know you’re interested.