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Volunteer of the Month: Renie Madonna
Our county is filled with amazing nonprofits, and those nonprofits couldn’t exist without selfless local volunteers. We’re highlighting a different local volunteer every month, and this month we’re featuring Renie Madonna who volunteers at Our Daily Thread! Our Daily Thread is a thrift store that sells discounted clothing and household items, with their profits going to Haven Ministries. We had the chance to talk to Renie to learn a little bit more about what her volunteer work entails, the coolest items at Our Daily Thread, and more!
How did you get involved with Our Daily Thread?
A friend was volunteering at Our Daily Thread and talked me into volunteering once a week. That was 5 years ago!
What does your volunteer work entail?
I’m generally in the shop 3-4 times a week after closing to decorate and work on various displays. Thursday afternoon is my actual “shift” time, so I’m either on the cash register, chatting with customers, replenishing empty jewelry and clothing displays, or researching unusual donated merchandise. On Sundays I’m in the shop most of the afternoon changing displays and decorating the front section of the shop for the upcoming week.
How much time do you spend volunteering?
18-20 hours a week.
Are there any unique items you've seen in the store that stand out?
Absolutely! The most unique being the 10 ft book tree we put on display every November. It contains over 300 books, is lit and has book related ornaments on it. Quite the showpiece! People come from all over to see it and photograph it.
What kind of work is needed?
Volunteer positions are always available. We need help checking in our steady supply of donations, sorting, straightening, ironing, steaming and researching unusual merchandise. We’re never at a loss for things to do!
If you’re looking to do some volunteer work in our community, or you want to pick up some discounted items for around the house, check out My Daily Thread. To learn more about volunteering there you can contact the manager, Liz Bazzell at 410-353-0455.
Want to support Our Daily Thread and Haven Ministries but don’t have time to volunteer? They take donations of these items during business hours:
• Clothing – women’s, men’s, shoes & accessories
• Household goods – china, kitchenware, small kitchen appliances
• Jewelry, small antiques, collectibles
• Bed linens, lamps
• Sporting Goods & related memorabilia
• Toys
• books, CD’s, DVD’s