Thrift Shops
Thrift Shops
How You Can Help
Housing Works is powered by a vibrant community of volunteers who lend their time, dedication, and passion to many different roles within our non-profit organization.
By volunteering, you are directly responsible for providing funding to and advocating for New Yorkers affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
We’re always on the lookout for dynamic and friendly people to help provide great customer service and an outstanding experience within our thrift shops.
Do you have special skills or interests in any of the areas below? Let us know when you sign up!
- Art
- Antiques/Vintage
- Books
- Customer Service
- Home Decor
- Jewelry
- Media
- Merchandising
Here are some examples of the ways our Housing Works Volunteers make a huge impact during their shifts:
- Merchandising, organizing and tidying up the various categories of the shop (taking point on 2 or 3 sections and making them your own!)
- Assisting customers with their items and questions (if our volunteers are unable to answer a question, our staff are more than happy to help.)
- Helping donors with their donations and assisting with processing & organizing.
Volunteering at Housing Works has greatly impacted my life. As a volunteer, I see two sides of it: One side is the giving side of yourself to helping the cause, the other side is helping yourself. It works both ways. It keeps you going for a reason, and the reason being the cause. It makes me feel good while making others feel good.
Norma, Thrift Volunteer & Jewelry Expert
Sign Up Process
Ready to lend your skills and volunteer?
Here is what you need to know:
- Click here and complete the online application.
- Attend one information session.
- Volunteers must be able to commit to one 2.5 to 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of four months.
- Shop hours vary and shift times can be flexible!
- Volunteers must be 18 and over.
Contact
Have any questions about volunteering? Email us at volunteer@housingworks.org. You may also reach out to us directly at (347) 927-5205.
