A much-loved Ballarat op shop is soon to reopen after it was temporarily closed last year due to the pandemic.
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The Friends of Hospice Op Shop, located at 723 Sturt Street, closed temporarily one year ago and remained closed this year due to renovations.
But the boutique op shop experience will return during the week of August 9.
Ballarat Hospice Care chief executive officer Carita Clancy said the shop was brimming with winter coats, jackets, boots and gorgeous pre loved treasures.
"Our volunteers have been working hard to prepare for the reopening and we are all looking forward to welcoming the community back to the shop," Mrs Clancy said.
"In the past we have enjoyed wonderful community support through the op shop. We seek that support again now."
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With the shop closed for most of 2020 and 2021, Ballarat Hospice Care hopes for a return of additional funds raised through the op shop.
"The proceeds raised through the op shop add value to our specialist palliative care in the community," Mrs Clancy said.
"Income from the op shop eases the reliance on state government funds and are used to further enhance patient and family quality of life and continual improvements on how we provide care.
"This includes the purchase of equipment allowing people to be cared for in their home."
Op shop co-ordinator Darcy Irvin is looking forward to the shop reopening.
"Every day we were working to prepare the shop before the July lockdown, there were people lined up outside interested to come in and start shopping," Ms Irvin said.
"The volunteers have missed being together and working for the hospice cause."
Ballarat Hospice Care is giving people the opportunity to volunteer at the op shop, offering support to patients or carers, or assisting with community events.
Volunteer information sessions will be held on August 12 from 10am to 11am or August 19 from 6pm to 7pm.
Call 5333 1118 for more information or to register.
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