The ministry of New Hope is helped financially by the proceeds of The Community Closet Thrift Store. One of the reasons the store is able to give so generously to the ministry is because the store is mainly staffed by volunteers. The 40 plus volunteers work hard the days that they volunteer. However, they also laugh, have fun and make friends while they are at the Community Closet.
I was touched recently by the love that the volunteers showed to one of their own. A volunteer had some health problems and missed several weeks of donating her time. When she returned to the store, everyone knew she was still not feeling completely well. However, she wanted to help out and be around other people, instead of just being at home. I saw the other volunteers took care of her and protected her in small ways. Among other things, they helped her get her lunch and gently encouraged her to go home when they saw that she was physically too tired to work any longer.
The volunteer needed to be at the store. Being around friends helped her lonliness and made her feel like she was of value. I see this over and over with our volunteers. They are giving, but also receiving at the same time. What a wonderful cycle.
We are always in need of more volunteers. We would love to have you on our team. Stop in at the store or give us a call to see how you can become part of the wonderful team at The Community Closet Thrift Store.
Deb Riddell - Community Closet Manager
1 comment:
Thanks Deb for your hard work and care for the volunteers - I will stopping by to meet you next week - you and John and your family are in my prayers!
Neil U.
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