Serendipity
A Resale Clothing Boutique
Cycling clothes through the community
Providing an affordable, fun & eco-friendly shopping experience
Creating opportunities for community connection
Raising revenue for our hunger relief programs
100% volunteer staffed , 100% of revenue benefits the Bar Harbor Food Pantry
Hours & Location
Hours*
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12-5PM
Thursday: 12-5PM
Friday: 12-5PM
Saturday: 12-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Location
36 Kennebec Place
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
207-288-2000
*Located beside the fire station across from the Village Green.
*Please note that we are 100% volunteer staffed. We do our best to maintain a reliable schedule, however occasionally hours are shifted to account for volunteer availability. You can find the latest updates on our Facebook page.
We are happy to accept lightly-used clothing, shoes, linens, and towels.
Please ensure donations are recently washed and
free of stains, dirt, pet hair, mold, rips, etc.
Thank you!
We carry Products for people of all ages and genders. Clothing, jewelry, shoes, and small household items.
Your donations fill our racks!
We gratefully accept donations of items that are in good shape. Donations can be dropped off during open hours. We are currently limiting donations to two bags per drop-off.
“I used to, well before covid, love just going into Serendipity to sit and chat with the other volunteers. It was like the village barbershop, everyone telling stories. And man, what wild stories I’ve heard there.”
As a non-profit organization, we rely on volunteers to run Serendipity. When you dedicate your time to Serendipity, we are able to dedicate ours to nourishing the community. Learn more about volunteering below and then take action by hitting the “sign-up” button below. Thank you for your support!
When Can I Volunteer?
Volunteer hours are flexible. Let us know when you’re available, and we’ll find the right job for you.
*We are following social distancing guidelines and taking all steps necessary to increase safety. There are volunteer opportunities for people of all comfort levels, from working alone in a room to hosting open hours. Please let us know what you feel comfortable with and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
What Do Volunteers Do?
As a volunteer, you could perform a wide range of jobs which help Serendipity run smoothly. We will work with you to find a position which best matches your skills and interests. Some of the most common jobs are:
Sorting donations
Running open hours
Delivering to community partners
Organizing the store
3 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer at Serendipity:
Fight Hunger - When you volunteer at Serendipity, you help us concentrate our time and funds on relieving hunger in the region. Plus, all profits you help raise go directly to this cause.
Meet People - Time and time again, we see lasting connections made amongst volunteers at Serendipity. You never know who you’ll meet!
First Dibs - As a sorter, you will be the first to see new inventory. So volunteering is one of the best ways to shop.
“Be prepared to make friends. Be prepared to make family.”