Thrift Volunteer Information
Thrift Volunteer Information
Second Harvest’s Community Thrift Store runs on the power of volunteers – neighbors like you who want to make a difference in our community. Sign up to volunteer, and join a compassionate group of volunteers committed to reducing waste and building a community of hope, opportunity, and mutual aid.
Signing up to volunteer couldn’t be easier, and there’s no experience needed. Browse the calendar below, choose a date and shift that fits your schedule, and look for a confirmation email in your inbox. We can’t wait to welcome you to our volunteer community!
Before your first shift, take a few minutes to watch our short volunteer overview video. It offers a glimpse of what volunteering at the Community Thrift Store is like. No experience is required—you’ll receive a quick orientation when you arrive, and we’ll match your role to your comfort level.
Shifts are two hours, with morning and mid-day options available.
Tasks vary daily — sorting donations, pricing items, restocking shelves, light cleaning, or welcoming shoppers.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Younger volunteers may participate if accompanied by an adult — we’ll tailor your role to match your age and ability.
Tasks vary daily — sorting donations, tagging merchandise and clothing, restocking shelves, light cleaning, or welcoming customers and donors.
Volunteer parking is available across the street from the Community Thrift Store at Sharpsburg Family Worship Center (corner of 8th and Clay Streets). Please help us keep the store’s on-site parking lot available for customers during store hours.
Engage your workplace, school, or other affinity group around a shared cause! Consider choosing an item type like clothing or cookware, and organize the collection of like-new items of that kind. By donating those items to Second Harvest’s Community Thrift Store, your group is making affordable goods accessible to every household in our community. Contact kelly@second-harvest.com to learn more.
From our community to your feed!
June is already off to a delicious start – and we’re just getting started!
This month’s menu features a mix of seasonal specials and Harvest on Main favorites, thoughtfully prepared by Chef Blakely and her team.
Take a look at what’s on the menu this month, and make plans to stop by soon ☀️
Who will you rally?
The Community Full Fridge Relay was designed for groups to participate together.
Whether it’s your coworkers, family, faith community, sports team, neighbors, or a group of friends, adopting the Community Free Fridge at Second Harvest for a week is a simple way to turn shared values into visible action.
A meaningful summer activity for families. Team-building with purpose. A chance for faith communities, clubs, and neighborhood groups to make an impact together.
During your adopted week, your group commits to stopping by at least once to help clean, stock, and care for the Community Free Fridge before passing the baton to the next team.
One group. One week. One less empty fridge.
🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio and claim your week.
Happy National Cheese Day!
We put together a little board with a few things you’ll find around the market right now. Starting with @belgioiosocheese cheeses, @delallofoods olives, petite pickles, breadsticks & banana peppers. Some local honey, fresh and dried fruit, almonds from @bestevergranola, pita chips from @pitas_pieces, and a spoonful of lemon curd for something sweet.
If you’re putting together a snack board, heading to a gathering, or just looking for something good to nibble on, we’ve got plenty of ingredients to mix and match.
#charcuteria #harvestonmain #nationalcheeseday #sharpsburg #localgrocerystore
Welcome to Check It Out with Chuck.
We’re starting a new series, where he shares some of the interesting secondhand finds that make their way through the store.
As a longtime woodworking hobbyist, he’s quick to notice the details that others might miss. This particular piece stood out for its quality craftsmanship, and a little digging helped uncover clues about its maker and the time period it came from.
That’s one of the things we love about secondhand goods—there’s always something new to learn. Next time you’re browsing, take a closer look. You never know what story a piece might have to tell.
#shopsecondhandfirst #pittsburghthrift #thriftstorefinds #thriftedfurniture #sharpsburg
