A new St Vincent de Paul Society store in Applecross opened its doors for trading on 20 October 2014.
The store offers great op-shopping opportunities for the community as well as giving enthusiastic volunteers an opportunity to work for a Catholic charity that assists people in need.
St Vincent de Paul shops benefit greatly from volunteer work and often welcome passionate helpers who are willing to support the dedicated staff of the society.
Linda Rigney, St Vincent de Paul’s Area Manager, stated that the organisation is “looking for volunteers to work at the front counter, ringing up sales through the register and generally helping out with customer service in the shop”.
“Our volunteers have a great time and enjoy the community spirit and opportunity to give back to the community by giving some of their time,” she said.
“We are also keen to receive donations from the public and readily accept secondhand clothing and household items that are still in good, usable condition,” Linda said.
Up to 30 per cent of the store has recently been stocked with great European labels, giving shoppers the chance to both purchase quality items at very reasonable prices and simultaneously support St Vincent de Paul’s.
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation offering people a complete range of services that provide specific assistance, and focuses on ensuring that the social, economic, and political pressures placed on the disadvantage are reduced.
The Society aspires to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.
An official blessing of the shop will take place on 19 November 2014 with proceedings commencing at 9am.
Father Fry of St Benedict’s Applecross will be in attendance to provide the blessing of the shop and all of those who work there.