Village Green Furniture and Appliances: Volunteering

Purpose:

Village Green Furniture and Appliance Shop exists to sell and recycle donated quality used items to raise funds for the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)

 

Village Green Furniture and Appliance Shop is run by a Manager with the help of many volunteers

 

Why Volunteer:

  • Meet new people
  • Learn new skills
  • Career and resume development
  • Community involvement
  • Sense of purpose and value
  • Practice English skills
  • Contribute to the mission of MCC

 

How can you help at the store:

 

  • Cashier
  • Sort and price items
  • Clean household items
  • Help with displays
  • Stock shelves
  • Retail Assistant
  • Repair furniture
  • Test appliances and electronics
  • Help pickup and deliver furniture
  • Many other opportunities  

 

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Accept the mission statement of MCC
  • Have concern and care for people
  • Be responsible and dependable
  • Have ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Have good listening skills
  • Have respect for the dignity of all individuals
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Work as a team member
  • Be punctual and dependable
  • Be able to work independently
  • Be friendly and courteous

 

How to apply:

  • Phone the shop  665-0102 ,ask to speak to Derek
  • Email:  villagegreen [at] sasktel [dot] net">villagegreen [at] sasktel [dot] net

 

MCC Mission Statement:

MCC,a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God's love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation  

 

 

What Are The Volunteers Doing?

Ralph is refinishing antiques