{"id":67,"date":"2023-10-19T22:05:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T22:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sylvaniastores.com\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:35:39","slug":"volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sylvaniastores.com\/?page_id=67","title":{"rendered":"Our Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id67_26bf2b-bb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column67_46e3cc-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column67_46e3cc-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who make Sylvania Community Stores and Caf\u00e9 a vibrant and welcoming place for everyone. Your selfless commitment and enthusiasm are the heart and soul of our community hub, and without you, none of this would be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for being the driving force behind our success and for making this a better place for all. We are proud to have such a wonderful team of volunteers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Volunteer at Sylvania Community Stores\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FxdgWJW-fYY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers are the lifeblood of our shop. They range in age from 13 to 80+. Some help behind the till, some prefer to be in the background stocking shelves or helping to wash up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome all volunteers no matter where you live and what skills you have, and we will of course support you as you learn what to do and how to do it.<br><br> The most important thing about volunteering is to have fun and meet new people. We would love you to join us so please <a href=\"https:\/\/sylvaniastores.com\/?page_id=254\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"254\">get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column67_515dfc-c5 > 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I\u2019ve<br>made new friends and I find the community events and activities really exciting\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns67_9ca0bd-3d{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_9ca0bd-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns67_9ca0bd-3d\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn67_e40e73-04.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn67_e40e73-04.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette10, #3182CE);}<\/style><span class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn67_e40e73-04 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Volunteering here has been such a wonderful and uplfiting experience that I am grateful for<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns67_4a85c3-df{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_4a85c3-df .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns67_4a85c3-df\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn67_1ece59-ff.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><span class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn67_1ece59-ff kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">It\u2019s a great way to know your neighbors and help build the community<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns67_27e880-16{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns67_27e880-16 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns67_27e880-16\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn67_926021-07.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn67_926021-07.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette11, #3182CE);}<\/style><span class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn67_926021-07 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">I love being involved here and get a lot of pleasure from volunteering.<br>It&#8217;s a brilliant team and a very friendly and vibrant place to be. 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