Submitted by Seattle Children’s Hospital Bargain Boutique, Olympia
Volunteers are the heart of all six Seattle Children’s Hospital Bargain Boutique stores. And, in Olympia, the need for volunteers is bigger than ever. Shop volunteers help to acquire merchandise, sort, price, display, cashier and sell merchandise. With all proceeds going to Uncompensated Care for families and children undergoing treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital, volunteering for the store is something that makes a real difference in the lives of sick kids.
The store is always looking for experts to help us in different areas of the store. If you are interested in serving your community in a fun atmosphere, get in touch with the staff at the Olympia store. They are happy to help train you and work with your schedule to find times that fit your life.
Here’s what some of the volunteers have to say about their experience working in the Bargain Boutique and a little about their experiences helping Seattle Children’s Hospital with their mission.
Jean: She is part of the Mona Westover Guild and loves volunteering because of the great service, worthy cause and the wonderful people.
Bobbie: She has an amazing love for Seattle Children’s Hospital and enjoys the “Monday Crew.”
Jane: She says, “I love it and it lives in my heart!”
Tani: This experience is a “labor of love.” She loves the volunteers, staff and most of all the cause.
Stevie: She is simply amazing, warm and extremely devoted to helping the kids. She looks forward to seeing all the volunteers, staff and helping at the boutique.
The mission of Seattle Children’s Hospital Bargain Boutiques is to provide support for uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s, and to ensure that no child will be turned away because of inability to pay medical costs. To foster this support, the goal is to provide quality new and used merchandise at fair prices in a pleasant environment.
Our History
Seattle Children’s was founded in 1907 to establish care for the community’s poor and
disabled children. Retail had its origins after WWI, when guilds sold war surplus to raise funds. Seattle Children’s Retail is now made up of six stores.
Stop by the store located at 2020 Harrison Avenue NW in West Olympia and pick up an application to start volunteering today!
