Volunteer Worker

Community Clothing Assistance (CCA)

Location: 404 May Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3R5

Position Type: Volunteer – Unpaid

Schedule: Flexible volunteer hours, subject to organizational needs and availability

Suitable For: Students, young adults, and adults who want to make a positive impact in their community

About Community Clothing Assistance

Community Clothing Assistance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families in Thunder Bay access affordable clothing and essential items. Through our store and community programs, including our free clothing Referral Program and the Undercover Project, we work to support children facing challenges and help ensure children and families have access to essential clothing.

We welcome enthusiastic students and adults who want to contribute their time, develop valuable skills, gain practical experience, and make a meaningful difference in the community.

Position Overview

As a Volunteer Worker, you will support the daily operations of Community Clothing Assistance by helping organize donations, prepare merchandise, maintain the store, and assist with community initiatives. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in teamwork, communication, organization, customer service, and community involvement.

Whether you are a student looking to build your experience or an adult interested in giving back, your time and contribution will be valued.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Donation Sorting and Inspection: Sort donated clothing and household items, check their condition, and separate items according to organizational quality standards.
- Organizing and Stocking: Arrange clothing by category, size, colour, and type to keep merchandise organized and accessible.
- Merchandise Preparation: Hang, fold, tag, price, and prepare items for placement on the sales floor.
- Store Maintenance: Help keep the store, sorting areas, shelves, and donation spaces clean, organized, and presentable.
- Customer Assistance:



Help customers locate items, answer general questions, and create a welcoming shopping environment.
- Inventory Support: Assist with counting, organizing, and moving donations and merchandise as needed.
- Community Projects: Support initiatives such as the Undercover Project by sorting, organizing, packing, and preparing essential items for children and families.
- Events and Fundraising: When opportunities arise, assist with community events, donation drives, fundraising activities, and awareness campaigns.
- Teamwork and Communication: Work collaboratively with staff and fellow volunteers while following instructions, organizational policies, and safety procedures.

Who Can Volunteer? We welcome individuals who are:
- Generally 16 years of age or older.
- Residents of Thunder Bay who can attend volunteer shifts in person.
- Reliable, respectful, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Interested in community service, retail operations, organization, or helping others.

No previous experience is required. Training and guidance will be provided. We welcome students, international students residing in Thunder Bay, young adults, and adults from different backgrounds.

What You Can Gain

Volunteering with CCA is an opportunity to contribute to your community while developing useful personal and professional skills.

- Build your experience: Develop practical skills in customer service, teamwork, communication, organization, and problem-solving.
- Strengthen your résumé:



Gain meaningful volunteer experience that you can highlight when applying for future education or career opportunities.
- Support a positive cause: Help provide affordable clothing and essential items to individuals and families who need them.
- Meet new people: Connect with staff, fellow volunteers, and members of the community.
- Receive recognition: Volunteers who complete at least two months of volunteering and accumulate 40 volunteer hours within those two months are eligible for a volunteer experience certificate.
- Enjoy a volunteer perk: Volunteers receive one hour of store-purchase credit for each hour volunteered, subject to CCA's applicable guidelines.

Compensation and Commitment This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers contribute their time to support CCA's charitable mission and community programs.

Volunteer schedules are coordinated according to individual availability and organizational needs. Regular volunteer hours are generally Monday to Friday, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please discuss your preferred schedule and availability with the Volunteer Coordinator.

How to Apply

Interested in joining our team? We would love to hear from you!

Complete our volunteer application form:

Apply here: https://clothingassistance.com/CCA/Join-Us-Volunteering.html

Once your application has been received and reviewed, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you regarding the next steps.

Community Clothing Assistance

404 May Street North

Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3R5

Phone: (807) 474-3583 Ext. 301

Email: [email protected]

Make Your Time Count!

You do not need special skills or previous experience to make a difference. By volunteering with Community Clothing Assistance, you can turn a few hours of your time into meaningful support for people in your community.

Join our team, learn new skills, meet great people, and help make a difference—one donation at a time!

Pay: $0.01 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Volunteer Worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Community Clothing Assistance
📍 Thunder Bay