Opportunity (St. John's Church, Norwood Parish)

You Can Help

You can assist "The Op Shop" in many ways, including by becoming an active volunteer. If interested in this opportunity, contact any of the Shop's Managers, ask the Cashier for a "volunteer application" at the desk. Volunteers may work either in the Front Room or the Back Room for varying periods of time.

Students at least 11 years old are also encouraged to volunteer. They can earn student service learning (SSL) credit toward high school graduation. Many work on Saturdays, on school holidays and during the summer. Contact the Shop via email (opshop@stjohnsnorwood.org), or call and leave your name and phone number.

Opportunities are available in all the following categories:

Front (Sales) Room

Positions here are generally for three hour shifts, Tuesday through Saturday, either 10 AM to 1 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM. Assignments are made by the Scheduler.

Cashier (one per shift)
Uses simple cash register to record sales and make change; processes credit card transactions. At 4 PM the Afternoon Cashier performs simple closing procedures and prepares bank deposit to take to nearby bank.
Wrapper (one or two per shift)
Assists cashier at front desk. Removes sales tags and wraps purchases for customers.
Jewelry Clerk (usually one per shift)
Works at jewelry counter near several locked cases to show customers merchandise.
Students generally assist with tasks assigned by Cashier.

Back Room (at side of shop) (Sorting, Pricing, Consigning)

Most of these positions are for three hours Tuesday mornings (between 8 and 12:30). Assignments are made by two of the Managers.

Monday Sorter (several)
Works Mondays and occasional other days to sort, price, and place donations in Front Room. One or two hour shifts usually between 8 AM and early afternoon.
Monday Morning Consignment Items Retriever (several)
Locates unsold consignment items in Front and takes them to Back Room for identification.
Tuesday (8 AM - 11 AM) Consignment Contract Writer (several)
Writes contracts, working with individual consigners to describe items and agree on prices, according to established guidelines. Legible handwriting essential.
Tuesday (8 AM - 12 Noon) Tag Writer (several)
Copies information from contracts onto sales tags. Legible handwriting essential.
Tuesday (8 AM - 12 Noon) Tagger (several)
Attaches appropriate sales tags to consigned items. Frequently also places items in Front Room.
Tuesday (8 AM -) Returns Clerk (one)
Assists in Back Room with returning unsold items to consigners

St. John's Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish

Building Community at the Crossroads of Faith and Life

The Opportunity Shop

Volunteer

You Can Help

Front (Sales) Room

Back Room (at side of shop) (Sorting, Pricing, Consigning)