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UX design Website developmentSkills
circular economy digital media strategy support services compassion user experience (ux) design user interface (ui) design search engine optimization creativity selling techniquesProject Summary:
We’re The Thrift Gift & Community Hub is a community-centered thrift, gift, and outreach hub rooted in sustainability, care, and circular economy practices. We're seeking motivated students to design and launch an e-commerce-enabled website that reflects our mission and values. This project involves competitive research, user-friendly design, and cost-effective implementation—supporting a grassroots organization making a real difference in Toronto.
About Us:
We serve where help is needed most. Our community center collects and restores donations, offers family-focused programming, and delivers support services for people facing hardship. Every item we touch is cleaned, repaired, and redirected with care—nothing goes to waste. Our motto is: Clean – Restructure – Restore.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct competitive research into similar community-based, resale, and donation-driven platforms
- Design and build a website with e-commerce functionality (for selling items, booking services, and accepting donations)
- Ensure the site reflects our branding, mission, and holistic values
- Integrate low-cost or free tools to keep business expenses minimal
- Recommend and document sustainable practices for site maintenance
Key Features to Include:
- Online shop with cart and payment capabilities
- Donation and pickup request form
- Program calendar and sign-up forms
- About, Contact, and Community Vision pages
- Optional blog or news update area
- Mobile and accessibility friendly design
Ideal Skills:
- Web development (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, or similar)
- UX/UI design
- SEO and digital strategy
- E-commerce integration
- Experience or interest in sustainability, nonprofit, or community initiatives is a bonus
Project Goals:
- Create a professional, accessible, and engaging website
- Drive traffic and online sales
- Reduce operational costs through smart tech choices
- Share our story, services, and values in a clear and impactful way
Deliverables:
- A fully functioning, launch-ready website
- Admin guide for future updates
- Summary of competitive research and tech stack recommendations
Timeline:
4–8 weeks (flexible depending on intern availability)
Location:
Remote-friendly (organization based in East York, Toronto)
Why Work With Us:
This is a chance to help build something real and meaningful from the ground up. Your work will directly support families, reduce waste, and bring joy to those in need. We’re a passionate team that values creativity, community, and compassion.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
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Diversity and inclusion
Categories highlighting this company’s ownership and values
Women-Owned 2slgbtqia+-owned Small Business Sustainable/green Social Enterprise Public benefit corporation (pbc) Neurodivergent-OwnedOur Mission is to have a positive impact in peoples’ lives, in our local communities, and abroad, utilizing our developed programs, servers, and systems that were created to support the mental health crises, marginalised individuals, parents, youth,as well as pressing environmental concerns