Jewellery Team Volunteer - Treasure Tails

(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)

Position ID: V-CWD0193
Last Modified: 14 May 2025
Last Full Update: 14 May 2025

Opportunity Details: Jewellery Team Volunteer - Treasure Tails

Contact Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220; Email: volunteer@gths.ca
Duties

Overview: Treasure Tails retail store is part of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society and raises money by selling high quality home décor, women’s apparel, collectables, antiques and more, generously donated by our community. All profits from sales go directly to supporting the Animal Centre and historically Treasure Tails has been one of the GTHS’ largest fundraisers.

Position Summary: As a Treasure Tails Volunteer, you will ultimately report to the Store Manager, however, your regular ‘supervisor’ will be the volunteer who oversees our Jewellery Team. Based on your field of expertise or area of interest, you will be involved in the identification, sorting, cleaning, carding and/or pricing of jewellery (including watches).

This position entails volunteering from home and local pick-up / drop-off / sorting of jewellery, as required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include:

  • Liaising with Jewellery Team 'supervisor'
  • Meeting with Jewellery Team volunteers to sort donations into type and composition
  • Collecting and returning jewellery (to / from store or teammates' homes)
  • Cleaning items
  • Adding new backs to earrings
  • Carding items for display
  • Pricing according to brand / designer, age, original value, resale value, etc.
  • Arranging in-store displays
More Info Link https://gths.ca/gths-volunteer-positions/
Benefits Keep active and engage with like-minded individuals. Indirectly help raise funds for the animals, programs and services at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Volunteer from home (other than for pick-up/drop-off/sorting of donations). In-store discount.
Clients Treasure Tails shopping clientele, Jewellery Team team members
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Donations - Craft Supplies ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual
Skills/Experience Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; 18 years of age or older 
A recent police check is required 
Dependable and self-motivated 
Has a strong work ethic 
An interest in jewellery is ideal 
Adheres to appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - A minimum commitment period of 6 months is required for all volunteer positions at the GTHS unless otherwise stated ; This position is ideal for applicants who do not wish to volunteer in-store or are unable to commit to a specific day and time for their shift. Based on the number and type of jewellery pieces donated and requiring handling, this volunteer’s hours will vary from several hours each week, to only a few hours each month. A minimum of commitment of 6 months is required.
Interaction Level Solitary ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Accessibility Not Accessible ; Volunteer from home, with local pick-up/drop-off at Treasure Tails store: 186 Hurontario Street or from team members' home address
Location 186 Hurontario Street or team members' homes
Number of Positions Collingwood ; Grey County ; Simcoe County 
 
2 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Jewellery Team will provide instruction and guidance on how to clean different types of jewellery (ie. 925 silver, semi-precious stones, costume jewellery, leather, etc.)
Transportation Car required ; Transportation will be required to collect/drop-off jewellery from agreed upon location in or close to Collingwood
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/

Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Office Phone 705-445-5204
E-Mail info@gths.ca
Website www.gths.ca
Address & Map
549 10th Line
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 0W1
 
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Mailing Address 549 10th Line 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 0W1