The iconic Gift Barrel is putting the call out for new members, with both men and women encouraged to join a group of people who are very enthusiastic about what they achieve.
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The Gift Barrel has been operating in Moree for around 36 years, has gone through three changes of venue and has previously sat at around 100 members.
With around 27 current members, they are now looking for new members to join.
"It goes up an down but it hasn't gone up for a while," president Robyn Turnbull said.
"I think the young ones are too busy working and haven't got time for voluntary things.
"If they do voluntary things it's more charity things than it is Gift Barrel. You need to have time to do the craft to put in there."
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The shop is open five and a half days a week, with shifts operating on a roster basis.
A percentage of money made from an item a member contributes goes towards the Gift Barrel while the rest goes to the member.
Ms Turnbull said there are many benefits to becoming a member, highlighted by "meeting people and seeing other people's talents."
"You go in there and see the lovely things that are in the shop, whether you want to see something that's crocheted, knitted, some fancy work or down to the sweet little dolls and barbie clothes," she said.
"It's just a pleasure to see other people's talents.
"Our visitors are good but it's not only for our tourists. We want to look after our locals because it's our locals that put things in there and we need to be proud of our locals and what they do."
Ms Turnbull said speaking with a wide range of people that come into the shop is something that gives her a lot of joy.
"I'm on my own now so when I come home and I can think about those people that I talked with, that told me things and just generally talked," she said.
"It was good, it filled my afternoon with pleasure. That to me is the advantage of it, is to meet and talk with nice people."
For more information on the Gift Barrel, call into the shop at 61 Heber Street and speak to one of the volunteers or call 6752 3910.
Ms Turnbull said they are always open to any suggestions people might have.
"We've been there for such a long time, I think we would be missed if we weren't there."