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The ROSE TLC’s Verse
"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God The Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you." James 1:27
THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering with The ROSE TLC! Volunteers are an invaluable part of our ministry. Volunteers contribute their skills and expertise and complement the services we provide. Thank you for choosing to be a part of The ROSE TLC ministry and family. Together, we can do so much more than any of us could accomplish by ourselves!
WELCOME TO THE MINISTRY!
Motivated by our faith in Jesus, The ROSE TLC serves others as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. Our faith is at the heart of all we do.
OUR MISSION
In response to God’s call, the mission of The ROSE TLC is: Reaching out serving everyone through love, connections and communications of creative resources to meet emerging community needs.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to: Identify and meet common core needs of widows, widowers and orphans in our community and beyond.
OUR VALUES
Respond to God’s Call - To share the good news of Jesus Christ in serving others.
Servant Leadership - To place the needs of others before our own.
Compassion - To serve with a humble and gracious heart.
Community Involvement - To reach our vision through partnerships and collaborations.
Volunteer Opportunities
THRIFT STORE Greeters, cashiers, assist customers, merchandising, security, straightening, cleaning, sorting, data entry/clerical, computer entry, assistance with monthly reports, specific area volunteers (shoes, stuffed animals, toys, books, sporting goods, glass ware, fabric, ladies, men and children’s clothing, accessories, etc.), assistance with marketing including FB and social media, signage, etc.
WAREHOUSE Accept donations, sort, clean and price items, bag clothing for truck pick-ups, sort items for re-donation, Etsy assistants including research, photography, listing and shipping of items, research items for special on-the-floor pricing, special project workers, carpenters, cleaning, etc.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE Clean and/or maintain office areas and lobbies, empty trash, wash/clean windows, bathrooms, clean-up outdoors, etc.
LANDSCAPING/GARDENING Landscape and/or maintaining garden areas, plants, mulch, water plants, etc.
OTHER Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Event Planners to assist with the Ministry’s marketing and social media activities including Facebook and website updates, collateral material designs, special events, etc.
FOR GROUP VOLUNTEERS Please contact Ruth Featherstone for information about volunteer group opportunities.
HOURS OF OPERATION
THRIFT STORE
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00pm
WAREHOUSE DONATIONS
Thursday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Volunteer Code of Conduct Agreement
Volunteers with the Ministry share with the staff in fulfilling our purpose and mission. While serving at The ROSE TLC, volunteers are held to the same behavioral expectations as our employees. Volunteers should conduct themselves in a respectful and responsible manner at all times, adhering to the following:
● Clients, customers and other volunteers are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
● Client information (name, age, address, needs, services given, etc.) and records are to be held in confidence and may not be discussed or released with anyone outside of The ROSE TLC.
● Honesty is expected and practiced in all areas of The ROSE TLC. Items may not be taken home from the Thrift Store unless provided under policy.
● Language is clean and respectful at the Ministry. There is to be no cursing or racial slurs. Offensive, sexually explicit or harassing language will not be tolerated and is cause for immediate dismissal.
● Volunteers may not “save” items in any warehouse for themselves or others under any circumstances. Shopping in The ROSE TLC warehouses is not permitted by anyone.
● Thrift Store volunteers who are pricing items may not price any items they intend on purchasing. Pricing must be done in this instance by the Store Managers.
● Respect and care shall be exercised when using any of the Ministry’s equipment and any problems with equipment should be reported immediately to the director.
● Arguing, fighting and stealing are strictly forbidden and are grounds for immediate dismissal as a volunteer.
● Report for service at the time and in the place agreed upon in the Volunteer Agreement and inform the Ministry in advance when unable to report for service.
● Volunteers will adhere to all dress policies at The ROSE TLC, including no torn clothing, flip-flops, offensive logos or language on clothes, etc. Volunteers should dress appropriately for their program area, as defined by their program supervisor.
Please complete a Youth Volunteer Application for volunteers 17 and under. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application.
VERY IMPORTANT!!
Contact Ruth Featherstone to register for your Volunteer Orientation.
(828) 970-1363 or [email protected]
Reaching Out, Serving Everyone through Love and Communication. Supporting widows, orphans and vulnerable families since 2010.
Contact Us
(828) 970-1363
108 South Center Street, Hickory NC 28602
P.O. Box 2812 Hickory, NC 28603
After Hours 828-970-1389
Hours
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Thrift Store Hours
Tuesday-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Donation Hours
Tuesday-Sat: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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