I "volunteer" at our LQS. I have done the inventory so I know the fabric, but I didn't count the notions. The owner doesn't have the funds yet to hire someone full time. If I am working when she is not there, I can usually just phone her to ask a question about stock if I'm not sure and cannot find it. I don't know all there is to know about quilting, but I just love to help the customers pick out their fabric. I have them lay it out on tables to "audition it" and it's a lot of fun! I know I can count on the customers to teach me what I don't know!