Many of my friends and fellow bloggers know that I am a veteran and dedicated thrifter!! I also volunteer at the thrift store- fun to do, and you also get to see the items as they come in. Plus, it's all for a great cause, and volunteering is good for the soul ! The only negative is- I NEVER come home empty handed on a volunteer day...........LOL It's virtually impossible to work there and not buy!!!
The thrift store where I have volunteered for the past several years,( and hope to start putting in more hours soon), is Gift and Thrift, in Harrisonburg, Va.
Having volunteered at thrift stores in the past, what impressed me the most about G&T, is the size and scope of the operation, the dedicated volunteers, and the amount and quality of the donations that pour in weekly.
The majority of the volunteers are senior citizens, who come in on a regular schedule, put in their hours and do a great job in the different departments.
Aside from the paid supervisors (like Deb ) and the individual dept managers (like my friend, Linda), all the work is done by volunteers!
Having volunteered at thrift stores in the past, what impressed me the most about G&T, is the size and scope of the operation, the dedicated volunteers, and the amount and quality of the donations that pour in weekly.
The majority of the volunteers are senior citizens, who come in on a regular schedule, put in their hours and do a great job in the different departments.
Aside from the paid supervisors (like Deb ) and the individual dept managers (like my friend, Linda), all the work is done by volunteers!
For the past 3 years, G&T has been voted by the community, as the best thrift store in the Valley- and for good reason!!
Mennonite run, proceeds from the store go to help support the works of MCC, here and overseas.
Recently, the local tv news channel came by for a visit.
Have a look!!
