Jenison Retail Volunteer Minor (14-17 years old)

Are you looking for a meaningful way to use your skills and contribute to your community? Please help us at the Jenison Thrift Store, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our thrift store is stocked with quality items that benefit those in need. You'll work alongside a team of committed individuals who take pride in making a positive impact every day.

Responsibilities:

• Organize merchandise on shelves & organize book areas.
• Cleaning bathrooms, fitting rooms, parking lots/outdoor areas, take out trash from breakroom/bathrooms.
• Return shopping carts to proper location.
• Dust shelves/corners/furniture
• Audit shelves and racks.
• Assist with bagging costumer items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Dress Code:

1. Volunteer name tags must be double sided with no alteration to the template.
2. Closed toe shoes. Steel-toed shoes are highly recommended for the processing department.
3. Shirts that end past their hips and cover the midriff as the person performs their duties
   (including lifting, bending, and reaching) and a modest neckline.
4. All garments should fit properly and be clean, and in good condition (e.g., no holes, fraying,
   stains, discoloration, etc.).
5. Skirts that are a maximum of two (2) inches above the knee.
6. Non-athletic shorts are permitted. Shorts must have at the very minimum a five (5) inch
   inseam and be an appropriate, modest length
7. Pants e.g. jeans, khaki style, Capris, ankle pants, etc. (pajamas, scrubs, sweatpants, athletic, or yoga styles are NOT
   permitted).
8. Leggings may not be worn as pants. Leggings are permitted if worn with a long shirt/skirt
   etc. at or below the knee.
9. Mel Trotter Thrift Stores branded shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies (if purchased).
10. Sleeveless blouses are permitted as long as there is at least 2 inches width of a strap.
11. Shirts with sleeves and modest necklines (images and or wording are not permitted, with the
    exception of a small brand logo or name).
12. Scarves may be worn (images and or wording are not permitted, with the exception of a
    small brand logo or name).
13. Only Mel Trotter Thrift Stores branded hats are permitted in the retail department

Youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.