VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEERS, MEN AND WOMEN, OF ALL AGES ARE ESSENTIAL!
Each shop has an employed manageress, but can only run effectively with the assistance of 22 volunteers, each willing to work one, four hour shift per week am or pm.
Our volunteers are on the front line helping to process stock and serve customers - their support is priceless. They form the backbone of our ministry, involving their families and friends, encouraging the support of their churches. If you have time that you are willing to give to a worthy cause, we would love to hear from you! By joining our team, you will learn new skills. Your training and experience will be a tremendous asset to us. Whatever your interest, be that antiques, books, art or interacting with people, there will be a role to best suit you.

Your gift of time, skills and experience will be put to good use!

THERE IS NEVER A DULL MOMENT!!
Unpacking boxes, cleaning, sweeping, ironing, unloading vehicles and carrying furniture. Hard work yes, but oh, so rewarding! At Hidden Treasure, we are always on the look out for those with a sound knowledge of collectables, music, jewelry, books, vintage clothing, textiles, photography or stamps and coins. We must make sure we never overlook a 'hidden treasure'. We welcome those who specialize in these items, using your knowledge to accurately price and display our goods. Your experience is our map to the 'hidden treasure'.

THE REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING AT YOUR LOCAL 'HIDDEN TREASURE' CHARITY SHOP:

• Make new friends.
• Unrivalled camaraderie as part of a great team.
• Use your skills for a worthy cause.
• Develop existing skills and learn new ones.
• Receive the training you need to carry out your duties.

THE VALUE OF THIS MINISTRY EXTENDS BEYOND MERELY RAISING FINANCES TO ASSIST THE POOR. THERE ARE MANY OTHER BENEFITS:

• Believers of all ages are working together; mentoring takes place.
• Believers of different denominations are sharing a common goal.
• Believers of different cultures build friendships as they work together.
• Networking takes place between churches.
• People are grateful to have an honest outlet for their generosity. They feel confident to give, knowing where the money is going.

If you are interested in volunteering, in any way, please contact your local Hidden Treasure Charity Shop.

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DONATE

DONATE YOUR EXCESS / UNWANTED GOODS TO A WORTHY CAUSE.

WHAT DO WE SELL AT OUR HIDDEN TREASURE SHOPS?
All used and sometimes new, household goods: furniture, linen, ornaments, paintings, kitchenware, electrical appliances, cutlery and crockery, pots and pans, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, shoes, hats, tools, toys, games, cd's, dvd's, videos, books and magazines, sporting equipment, stationary... everything and anything!!

Everything that is sold, turns to gold... to support those in need.

If you are interested in donating anything, please contact or visit your local Hidden Treasure Charity Shop.

Being a non-profit organization, we accept all saleable donations.

If you wish to make a monetary donation, please check our 'Mission Statement' and specify if you would like your donated funds to go to a particular need. Please include a name and contact details as a reference. You may also contact us via e-mail or visit your local Hidden Treasure Charity Shop to donate money.

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ADOPT A SHOP

What does 'Adopt a Shop' mean?

• Love and support your charity shop by: popping by for a visit, remember birthdays, bring a cake or a gift.
• Bible study groups could show support by visiting the shop on a regular basis.
• You may not be available to work in the shop, but willing to help with small tasks, i.e. washing dirty toys or clothes, picking up the odd donation, handyman work around the shop etc.
• Advertising the wonderful work of 'Hidden Treasure' to family, friends and local community.
• Praying regularly for staff and volunteers: enquire about their needs and assist where you can.

If you would like to 'adopt a shop' please contact your local Hidden Treasure Charity Shop.

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DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS?
If so, YOU can help us in so many ways:

• Do you have promotional samples, old stock or out-of-fashion stock? These items are invaluable to us at Hidden Treasure.
• Businesses have damaged / expired / waste goods, which could be donated. Use us as your recycling depot!
• The shops need a fair amount of printing to be done for advertising. Could your company assist with special prices to reduce our costs?
• You could raise funds for Hidden Treasure through your company's golf days, or similar events and promotions.
• You may work at a school or sports club. What do you do with unclaimed lost property. What about donating it to our charity shop?

If you can help in any regard with the above suggestions please contact your local Hidden Treasure Charity Shop.

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