Discoveries Thrift StoreNew Hours! Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 This store is our main source of fundraising for our youth mandate. We pride ourselves in offering quality items that will attract customers of all ages and incomes. As a matter of fact, most people don’t even know that they are in a thrift store! As they walk through the door, it is a bright and clean shop where donated goods are attractively displayed. Our pricing and special sales events attract both local and outlying communities. We gratefully accept donations that are in good condition such as:
We do NOT accept old model televisions/appliances/electronics, large furniture, mattresses or encyclopedias due to space restrictions. Our “green” policy means we recycle whatever we are able or donate items to others, as appropriate. Our volunteers make tote-bags from unsold t-tops and these are used in place of plastic bags. We welcome any “green” suggestions and will implement then where we are able. We also are looking for local crafters to be able to have them showcase their items by allowing them to sell items at a designated table within the store.
Fashion Shows: We put on 2-3 fashion shows per year using our high-end quality clothing with our volunteers as models. These special events are enjoyed by all. Our next one is April 24, 2009 at the McKee Centre in Ladner.
Garage Sale  Marketing at the Wellbrook Winery Summer Festival July 2009 Volunteer Opportunities
Need more volunteers! Volunteers needed for special projects. We also need a marketing student or retired marketing person to assist with implementing our new plan for which we received a grant. If you really want to feel good about yourself – try volunteering! If you are 12 and older, please consider joining our volunteer team of all ages and abilities. Any assistance is truly appreciated! Our dedicated store manager and tireless volunteers co-ordinate an efficient operation in a pleasant and congenial environment. Make new friends! We also provide snacks daily! We also need volunteers for “special events” held throughout the year. When setting up our Collectibles Sale, we had 26 volunteers between the ages of 10 and 81 working, laughing, eating, pricing, testing our appliances and displaying our items. We have fashion shows, outdoor movie fund-raisers, raffle and gift baskets to be assembled, displays to be mounted…something for everyone.
If you would like to become a volunteer with DYSL, please contact the store directly at 604-948-0108 and ask for the store manager or e-mail us at info@dyslsociety.com. Better still, come in and see us! Look us over yourself! Thank you…and we look forward to meeting and working with you….
"Volunteering at DYSL has had an enormous influence on me. Being around these amazing volunteers has given me the realization of security and comfort having to be aware that there are those people who are always concerned about me. Most significanly, when I am under stress by this ever so engimatic teenage angst. Having to think back on the memorable grown up talks I have had with the volunteers, it brings back memories and a smile. That is definitely one of the best treasures I have gained from DYSL.
G. "This last summer I volunteered at the DYSL Discoveries Thrift store and it was by far one of my most rewarding experiences yet. I was welcomed into the staff by many seasoned professionals who had put their time and knowledge into bettering the community, and there was a warm and friendly atmosphere at all times in the shop. Not only did I learn many tricks of the trade from the other volunteers, I felt much more connected with the town and my fellow citizens. I always enjoyed working and being in the store at all times and was very sad when my family's move prevented me from volunteering any further. This is a great experience for teenagers, Not only does it enhance their resumes, but it is also very fun."
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Upcoming Events
| Annual General Meeting - Wednesday, May 26, 2010 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Location: Tsawwassen Community Police Station |
| Everyone Welcome |
