BVU Thrift Store
At Broad View United, the Thrift Store is more than a shop—it’s a hub of connection, generosity, and purpose. Every purchase, every donation, and every volunteer hour supports BVU’s ministries, programs, and community outreach. The Thrift Store offers affordable goods for the public while creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers to build friendships, learn new
skills, and give back.
Our Purpose
● Community Service: Providing affordable clothing, books, housewares, and treasures to the wider Victoria community.
● Sustainability: Giving new life to gently used goods through resale and recycling, reducing waste and extending usefulness.
● Support for BVU Ministries: Proceeds (averaging $20,000/month) directly sustain BVU’s inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming and intercultural operations and programs, along with social justice outreach that benefit people of all ages.
● Volunteer Belonging: Offering safe, inclusive space where over 100 volunteers work together, learn skills, and find joy in service.
Volunteer with Us
The store thrives because of its volunteers. With around 120 helpers, roles include sorting, pricing, greeting customers, receiving donations, cashiering, or even checking puzzles to make sure every piece is there.
● Flexible shifts (a few hours weekly or monthly).
● Opportunities for friendship, training, and community-building.
● Special volunteer appreciation events such as luncheons and socials.
Donation Guidelines
● Clothing (all ages, sizes)
● Housewares and kitchenware
● Accessories (shoes, bags, jewelry)
● Books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl
● Art, school supplies, small appliances
● Antiques and retro finds
Please ensure donations are clean and in good condition.
● Mon, Tue, Fri: 9 am – 3 pm
● Wed, Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
● Thu: 9 am – 8 pm
Store Hours
● Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm
● Thursday: 4 pm – 8 pm
● Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
3703 St Aidan’s St., Victoria, BC (Entrance off Palo Alto Street)
☎️ 250-590-1750
www.broadviewthriftstore.com
Community Impact
● A vibrant social hub where volunteers of all ages and backgrounds gather.
● Partnerships with local non-profits, including:
○ BC SPCA – unsold linens repurposed as animal bedding.
○ Compassionate Warehouse – donations of household items for families in
need.
○ Shelbourne Community Kitchen – supporting food security through redirected
goods.
○ Our Place Society – sharing resources to aid people experiencing homelessness.
● Inclusive, pet-friendly environment.
● Active participant in justice and reconciliation work (e.g., Orange Shirts are available
during all store hours, ensuring a continual opportunity to honour and remember;
observing Red Dress Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-
Spirit people).
