Omak Senior Center

Omak Senior Center Volunteer

Volunteer at the Omak Senior Center or the Omak Senior Center Thrift Store

The Omak Senior Center and Thrift Store depend on a dedicated staff of 50+ volunteers. They provide well over 1,000 hours a month of their valuable time giving back not only to us but the greater community at large. All of the income earned from the sale of goods donated to the Thrift Shop provides vital support for a variety of services and activities for the seniors and residents of Okanogan County.

Volunteers enjoy the opportunity to make a significant difference in their community, to meet new friends, and to have some fun while working at the Center or the Thrift Shop. In return, the Omak Senior Center strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all volunteers, members and customers.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to realize how much people can accomplish through caring and dedication. When you give your time to something you enjoy, it's not work but a labor of love.

If you're looking to make new friends or add some excitement to your life, volunteer and find out for yourself what great things await you. Most of all, volunteering is fun!

For more information about becoming a volunteer, print out and complete the application form on this site, drop into our location during business hours or call 509-826-4741 to obtain more information.

Below is a list of position descriptions to help you determine where you would like to lend a helping hand. Thank you for considering us as a place to share your valuable time and to give us the opportunity to welcome you to our family of volunteers. There are a variety of ways that you can volunteer. Let us know what you are interested in doing and we can find something that suits you.


Thrift Store Volunteer Position Descriptions:
Monday to Thursday 9 am to 3 pm and Friday 9 am to 2 pm

  • Acting Daily Supervisor: We have acting daily managers to assist with the daily operations of the store that provide direction for the volunteers, answer questions and are responsible to ensure their shift has adequate staff for the day. The acting daily manger arrives early and stays until closing on their shift to assist the volunteers.
  • Cashier: Volunteers assist with ringing up our customer's purchases and bagging their items, as well as helping to answer customer questions. Morning, afternoon or all day shifts available. All cashiers help with counting the opening till and the evening till.
  • Customer Service: Volunteers help keep our store organized and well merchandised while being available on the floor to help customers with any questions they may have.
  • Facebook: Take photos of special merchandise and post on our Facebook page.
  • Maintenance: Assists the manager and supervisors with repairs within the store or help with moving displays.
  • Manager: Coordinates with the acting daily supervisors, represents the thrift store at the monthly board meetings and supplies direction to the group.
  • Repairs: Volunteers assist us in a work station checking electronics to make sure they work and fixing items that need just a little work to make them sellable.
  • Sorting, pricing and stocking: Volunteers help sort, clean, and price items (clothing, toys, books, greetings cards, crafts, jewelry, and miscellaneous items) to put out onto the sales floor.
  • Supply Coordinator: Assists with ordering supplies.
  • Web Page Coordinator: Make updates to calendar(s).

Senior Center Position Descriptions:

  • Board Directors 6 positions (3 year term): Attend monthly board meetings, give opinions or suggestions and have vote privileges.
  • Board Positions: President, VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Accounts Payable Treasurer, Accounts Receivable Treasurer, manager of thrift store, manager at large (former president) - (All 1 year term)
  • Building Use Coordinator: Assists with renting the building.
  • Community Communication: Writes articles weekly for the newspaper.
  • County Delegates: Attend quarterly meetings with the Okanogan County Association
  • Decorating: Decorates the lunchroom and activity room for special days.
  • Game and Activity Coordinators: Provide assistance with games and activities.
  • Maintenance: Repairs when able or necessary.
  • Membership 2 positions: One position receives the funds directly from the members and the other position maintains the roster.
  • Special Days: Provides monthly table decorations for the lunch room.
  • Scholarships: A group of three people annually provides assistance with awarding scholarships to Omak Seniors.
  • Web Page Coordinator: Assists with updating the web page.
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