There are always new and challenging tasks available at the hospital, the Cottage Gift Shop, Chances Are Thrift Shop and the UHA Run for the Diamond and we are forever looking for people to fill in during an unexpected illness or vacation time, etc. Take a look at the following opportunities and see if you would like to be trained in a different area than you are now volunteering, and become a back-up or spare in this area.
Chances Are Thrift Shop
The Chances Are Thrift Shop is located at 2 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge and is open to the public Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
In addition to being a major source of funds for the Auxiliary, this nearly-new retail shop fulfills a community need for affordable clothing and housewares. Volunteers work in 3.5 hour shifts receiving, sorting, displaying and selling the donations of gently-used seasonal clothing and household items donated by our ever-generous community.
The operation of the store has three opportunities for volunteers:
Cashiers – Two shifts per day
- Tuesday thru Saturday 9am – 12:30pm and 12:30pm – 4:00pm.
Sorting and Display of donations consists of different shifts which can vary, depending on your preference.
- Monday thru Saturday from 7am – 4pm.
Donation Receivers – various shift times, depending on your preference and availability.
- Monday thru Saturday from 7am – 4pm.
Cottage Gift Shop
The Cottage Gift Shop is operated by volunteers and provides sundry personal items to patients as well as offering to the community a wide range of merchandise, including women’s clothing, jewellery, accessories, hand-knitted items, books, giftware etc.
The hospital gift shop is open Monday – Friday and has two shifts:
- 9am – 12pm
- 12pm – 3pm
Throughout the year the Cottage Gift Shop features special seasonal displays and sales.
Run for the Diamond – Half Marathon Event
The Run for the Diamond is a major community event for the entire family. It features a 10k run, a 5k run/walk through a course of scenic trails and roads and a Kids’ Dash! Volunteers are required for many different roles, i.e. planning and marketing in the months prior to the event, and on-the-day water stations and race helpers.
For further information please visit the Run for the Diamond website: RunUxbridge