Get Involved
Volunteer With Us
No experience needed — just a willingness to help.
Purchase For Purpose runs on the time and energy of people who believe in this mission. Whatever your schedule, skills, or interests, there's a place for you here — from sorting donations to lending a professional skill to hosting a table at an event.
Volunteers make this mission possible — from day one, in every role.
Where We Are Right Now
We're building this from the ground up — and that's exactly why we need you.
Right now, Purchase For Purpose doesn't have a physical store location or corporate sponsors yet. We're at the very beginning: actively seeking a space, building partnerships, and laying the groundwork that everything else depends on.
That means some volunteer roles — like our thrift store team and warehouse support — will open once we secure a location and are marked coming soon below. Other roles are needed right now to help us get there, and are marked available now. Either way, joining us at this stage means you're part of the story from day one.
Ways to Volunteer
Find the role that fits you.
Every role — big or small, one-time or ongoing — keeps this mission running. Here's where we could use your help.
Thrift Store Team
Be the friendly face of our store — the heart of everything we do.
- Greeting & assisting customers
- Merchandising & tidying the floor
- Pricing & tagging items
- Operating the register
Donations & Warehouse
Help turn donated goods into store-ready inventory behind the scenes.
- Sorting & quality-checking donations
- Organizing the stockroom
- Loading & unloading deliveries
- Preparing items for the floor
Event Day Volunteers
Jump in for a single day to help our fundraisers and events run smoothly.
- Setup & teardown
- Check-in & registration tables
- Guest support day-of
- Golf tournament & gala support
Administrative Support
Help keep the organization running smoothly from behind a desk.
- Data entry & recordkeeping
- Phones & email correspondence
- Volunteer scheduling support
- Filing & general office help
Skills-Based Volunteers
Put your professional expertise to work for a cause you believe in.
- Marketing & social media
- Graphic design & photography
- Accounting & bookkeeping
- Legal & IT support
Group & Corporate Days
Bring your team, church group, or friend circle for a shared day of service.
- Team sorting & organizing days
- Store refresh projects
- Warehouse deep-cleans
- Custom group projects
Youth & Student Volunteers
Earn service hours while learning real-world skills alongside our team.
- Store & donation support
- Event day assistance
- Scholarship & service-hour credit
- Guided by an adult volunteer
One-Time & Seasonal
Can't commit to a regular shift? Drop in whenever your schedule allows.
- Flexible drop-in shifts
- Holiday & seasonal rushes
- Single-day commitments
- No minimum hours required
Good to Know
What to expect as a volunteer.
- All volunteers receive hands-on training — no prior experience needed
- "Available now" roles can start right away; "coming soon" roles open once we have a location
- Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are recommended for in-person roles
- Volunteers ages 14–17 are welcome with a guardian's permission
- Group and corporate volunteer days can be scheduled in advance
- We're happy to sign off on service-hour requirements for school or scholarships
How to Get Started
Four steps to get involved.
Reach Out
Email us and let us know which type of volunteering interests you most — or if you're not sure, just tell us a bit about yourself and we'll help you find a fit.
Quick Orientation
We'll walk you through our mission, expectations, and whatever training your role needs — usually in well under an hour.
Join the List
For "available now" roles, we'll get you started right away. For "coming soon" roles, we'll add you to our early-interest list so you're the first to know when we open a location.
Grow With Us
As we secure a space and add sponsors, our volunteer program grows too — and you'll be part of it from the very beginning.