16 Sep Thrift Shop Update
What’s new in the Thrift Shop?
FCS is complying with COVID-19 related health and safety regulations. Per Maine guidelines, masks are required, and we are limited to 10 customers at a time inside the shop. Due to our popularity and loyal customer base, there is often a short line to get into the shop. We appreciate your patience and commitment to shopping at FCS!
We ask all customers to maintain social distancing while waiting in line and throughout the shop. We have free masks available, if needed. We also have plenty of hand sanitizer available in the shop and all common surfaces are being routinely cleaned. At this time, our fitting rooms and restrooms are closed to the public.
FAQs regarding the Thrift Shop
Is the Thrift Shop open? Yes. The Thrift Shop is currently open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 – 5 pm. Beginning in October, we will also be open the first Saturday of the month from 10 am – 3 pm.
Are masks required? Yes. All staff, volunteers, and the general public are required to wear face coverings when inside the Thrift Shop.
Will you have masks available for customers? Yes. If you do not have a mask, we have free masks available.
Will hand sanitizer be available for customers? Yes. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be available and frequent use is encouraged.
Are you limiting how many customers can be in the shop at once? Yes. Per state guidelines, we are limited to 10 customers in the Thrift Shop at a time. We have an Occupancy Monitor near the entrance of the shop.
Will I have to wait in line to get into the shop? Maybe. Because we are limited to 10 customers in the shop, we often have a short line.
Are the dressing rooms open? No. Dressing rooms are not open at this time.
Can customers use the bathrooms? No. The restrooms are not available for customers.
Are you accepting donations? Yes. Donations for the Thrift Shop are accepted Tuesdays from 10 am – 3 pm and Fridays from 10 am – 3 pm.
Can people volunteer in the Thrift Shop? Yes. We currently have volunteer openings for our Occupancy Monitor position and for Off-Hours Assistants (helping us when the shop is closed). If you are interested in volunteering in our Thrift Shop, please contact Susan at sadams@fcsmaine.org or call at 207- 865-3985 x 206.
To protect the safety of volunteers, staff and the general public, the following safety protocols are in place:
- Volunteers and staff complete a COVID-19 self-screening and daily temperature check.
- Masks are required for volunteers, staff and the general public.
- Volunteers will not be in the shop during operating hours.
Social distancing will be maintained in all workspaces.