Arc's Value Village Seeks 'Merry Thriftmas Elves'

Editor's Note: The following is a Arc's Value Village press release.

Give a few hours of your time as a volunteer at the Merry Thriftmas Shop at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers. Individuals and small groups looking for a flexible, fun and meaningful volunteer experience are invited to join in the festivities this season at the Arc’s Value Village stores in Richfield, Brooklyn Center, New Hope or Saint Paul.

On Thursday and Friday, November 1 & 2, volunteers will help unpack and display thousands of holiday items such as greenery and wreaths, cards and wrap, ornaments and decor, cookie tins and bake ware, Santas, snowmen, holiday houses, gifts, linens, crafts, centerpieces, clothing, books and more! Shifts for individuals and small groups are available 9 a.m. to noon; 1-4 p.m.;
4-6 p.m.; and 6-8 p.m. Sorry, no pre-sale on holiday items. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. After the Merry Thriftmas Shop opens on November 3, volunteers will be needed to restock shelves throughout November and early December.

Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers have four convenient store locations:

• Value Village Brooklyn Center, 6330 Brooklyn Boulevard; (763) 503-3534
• Value Village New Hope, 2751 Winnetka Ave. N.; (763) 544-0006
• Value Village Richfield, 6528 Penn Ave. S.; (612) 861-9550
• Value Village Saint Paul, 1650 White Bear Ave. N.; (651) 788-8300

For details or to schedule a time to volunteer this holiday season, contact Molly Lindblad, 9952-915-3652 or volunteernow@arcgreatertwincities.org; or stop by any Arc’s Value Village store and ask to speak to a manager.