Eagle Ridge Hospital to open new thrift shop

Passing along info about a new charitable enterprise in the Tri-Cities:

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR NEW EAGLE RIDGE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

For 37 years, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary has been diligently raising funds to support the equipment and patient comfort needs at Eagle Ridge Hospital.

Hospital Auxiliary members.

The Auxiliary will be opening a Thrift Shop business in Port Coquitlam as a means of expanding funding resources to meet some of the increased funding that will be necessary for the planned expansion of Eagle Ridge Hospital.

This business venture is in addition to the many current projects undertaken by the Auxiliary and, for that reason, numerous additional volunteers are needed beyond our current membership base.

Volunteering at the thrift shop will provide an opportunity to give back to the community, work in a friendly environment, receive job training, develop and practice work skills and be given the opportunity to experience a variety of duties.

THE THRIFT SHOP

Location: 2811B Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC 

OPENINGS FOR ALL SHIFT POSITIONS

Cashier, Customer Assistant (Floor Clerk), Sorting Clerk, Pricing Clerk. Shift Hours ­ Tuesdays to Saturdays 9:30-1:00 or 1:00 ­ 4:30 pm and Sundays from 11:30-3:30. No Experience Necessary ­ Training Will Be Provided As Needed

VOLUNTEER TODAY! - PLEASE CALL 604-939-9594

DONATIONS:
Please note that we are not able to accept donations until approximately the
first week of February.   Please call Vivian at 604-544-1470 if you wish to
be contacted when we are ready to take donations.

THINGS TO SAVE FOR DONATION: Housewares (no cracked or chipped); Clothing ­ clean, gently used, no tears or stains; Small appliances (clean and in working order); Baby and children clothing (no cribs or car seats); Pictures, frames, games, toys, sporting goods; Lamps, books, records, CDs, jewelry, purses
Greeting cards, wrapping paper, stationery; Craft supplies, fabrics, sewing accessories
Sheets, blankets, comforters, TV Trays; Pet dishes, small furniture and more.....
No electrical items (TVs, DVD players, etc.); No computers or monitors;  No microwaves; No baby car seats, cribs, walkers or strollers; No sofas, upholstered chairs or mattresses; No large furniture (entertainment units); No pillows.