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Our black shopping carts have gone wandering — and we’d love to have them back! Look for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Brant logo on the handle. (If the label’s been peeled off, it may just say “Sears” underneath — those are ours too!)

If you’ve spotted one (or several 👀) in your neighbourhood, please return them to:
📍 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 143 Wellington St., Brantford

No reward, no questions asked — we just want our carts back so we can keep serving our community! 🙏

Thank you for helping us out! 💙

📍 Location: 143 Wellington St., Brantford
🕐 Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, OR Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Brant is looking for a friendly, reliable Retail Assistant to join our thrift store team!

🔑 What You’ll Do:
• Greet and assist customers with clothing and houseware purchases
• Restock shelves and clothing racks throughout the day
• Sort and quality-check donated items before they go on the floor
• Keep the store tidy, organized, and welcoming

👀 What We’re Looking For:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude
• Comfortable with light physical work (lifting, bending, standing)
• An eye for detail — quality control matters!
• Reliable and punctual

Why Volunteer with Us?
Every item sold helps fund SSVP Brant’s mission to support families in need across our community. It’s a great way to give back, meet new people, and gain retail experience — all while making a real difference.

📩 Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send a brief expression of interest and complete the MS Word application form or PDF application form or PDF Fillable application form. Email the information to president@ssvpbrant.ca.

📍 SSVP Brant Thrift Store – 143 Wellington St.
🕐 Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, OR Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable volunteer (18+) to join our team as a Furniture Department Assistant. Shifts are available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

🔑What you’ll do:
• Price incoming furniture items
• Arrange furniture donations in the showroom
• Help customers with furniture decisions and answer questions
• Complete delivery forms for purchased items
• Set up furniture for delivery

This is a great opportunity to put your customer service and organizational skills to work while helping fund SSVP Brant’s charitable work supporting local families in need.

If you enjoy working with people and want to make a real difference right here in Brantford, we’d love to have you on our team! 💛

📩Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send a brief expression of interest and complete the MS Word application form or PDF application form or PDF Fillable application form. Email the information to president@ssvpbrant.ca.

📍 SSVP Brant Thrift Store – 143 Wellington St.
🕙 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, OR ONE Saturday a month, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The SSVP Brant Thrift Store is looking for a friendly, reliable 18+ volunteer to join our team as a Retail Cashier! This is a great opportunity to give back to your community while helping fund SSVP Brant’s charitable work supporting local families in need.

What You’ll Do:
• Operate the cash register and process customer purchases
• Provide warm, welcoming customer service
• Handle cash and debit transactions accurately
• Keep the checkout area tidy and organized
• Work alongside a friendly team of fellow volunteers

What We’re Looking for:
• A positive, people-friendly attitude
• Comfort with basic cash handling (training provided!)
• Reliability and punctuality
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team with a purpose

Why Volunteer with Us?
Every dollar raised at the Thrift Store goes directly toward helping individuals and families across Brantford facing hardship. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive team — and your days will count for something special.

📩 Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send a brief expression of interest and complete the MS Word application form or PDF application form or PDF Fillable application form. Email the information to president@ssvpbrant.ca.

📍 Location: 143 Wellington St., Brantford
🕐 Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM OR Saturdays, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM one day a month

Do you have some muscle to spare, one day a month? SSVP Brant is looking for volunteers 18+ years old to help load and unload furniture onto our delivery truck runs.

What’s involved:
• Lifting and carrying furniture
• Loading/unloading the SSVP delivery truck
• Working alongside a fellow volunteer

Availability needed (choose one):
•  Wednesdays, 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM
•  Saturdays, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Commitment:
• One day per month

Good fit for:
Someone who’s active, doesn’t mind physical work, and wants to give back to the Brantford and County of Brant communities in a hands-on way.

📩Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send a brief expression of interest and complete the MS Word application form or PDF application form or PDF Fillable application form. Email the information to president@ssvpbrant.ca.