Backroom Donation Sorter - Double Take Store

MAKE A DIFFERENCE BEHIND THE SCENES!

Yonge Street Mission’s (YSM) Double Take (DT) Thrift Store keeps clothing and textiles out of landfills while supporting sustainable, community-focused shopping. Volunteering here is a great opportunity for people who want to gain experience in a retail or donation-sorting environment and enjoy hands-on work, staying organized, and working as part of a team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Backroom Donation Sorter Volunteer, you’ll help turn donated items into great finds for our shoppers. You may:

Unpack, sort, and organize donated items
Tag and prepare merchandise for the sales floor
Help keep the donation room and store organized

Shifts are 3–4 hours and take place at our Double Take Store at Gerrard and Parliament.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

Enjoy a flexible and rewarding way to give back.
Gain experience and transferable skills in donation sorting and retail.
Build meaningful connections with other volunteers.
Receive a letter confirming your volunteer experience.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Step 1 — Create an account at: https://www.ysm.ca/get-involved/volunteer/short-term-volunteer/
Step 2 — Find a shift: Log in and look for available weekly Double Take Store shifts.
Step 3 — Sign up: Choose a shift that works for you and sign up!

WANT TO BECOME A LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER?

After completing 6+ shifts, speak with your Double Take Store supervisor.
They’ll connect you with our Volunteer Resources team to apply for a Long-Term Volunteer role.