Volunteers are cricital to Habitat's sucess! At our ReStore, Julia's Cafe, and our Metal Recycling facility we have lots of opportunities for individuals and groups. Please read the following information carefully, but if you have any additional questions please contact Lauren Gibson, Volunteer Coordinator of Retail Operations at 704.716.7040 ext. 2230 or
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Individuals
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Donations Dock Coordinator
Description: - If you enjoy working with people, this is the position for you! The Donations Dock Coordinator accepts donations directly from drop-off donors and educates customers on what we accept and do not accept to maintain a high quality of sellable goods.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site Training
Time Commitment: At least once a month; shifts are Tuesday – Saturday (am shift and pm shift)
Location: Wendover ReStore, Wilkinson ReStore
Book Section Assistant
Description: Our book section (housed in Julia's Cafe & Books at the Wendover Rd location) just underwent an expansion, and we have a lot of book shelves! We're looking for folks to sort donated books, learn our pricing system, keep the section organized, and separate the jewels from the junk. Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site Training
Time Commitment: This position is currently filled.
Location: Wendover ReStore
Julia’s Coffee Barista
Description: Julia’s Coffee sells locally roasted coffee as part of the Wendover Rd ReStore. Experience in a coffee shop is not needed, just a friendly face with a knack for customer service!
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site Training
Time Commitment: This position is currently filled.
Location: Wendover ReStore
Furniture Repair Volunteer
Description: A wobbly leg or scratch can mean the death of an otherwise great donation. With a little attention (repair, refinishing, etc) these items can not only help raise funds for Habitat, they can also be rescued from unnecessarily cluttering our landfills. We're looking for someone to help provide some TLC to our furniture.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site training if needed
Time Commitment: Anytime during store hours Tuesday - Saturday
Location: Wendover ReStore
Metal Recycling Project Assistant
Description: The ReStore has a Metal Recycling Project in order to maximize our proceeds and minimize waste. You wouldn't believe the amount of appliances we receive that don't actually work! We need folks to help remove metal components (faucets, disposals, drains, etc) from donations that cannot be resold, and sort them according to the type of metal. No skills required, just a willingness to learn!
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site training
Time Commitment: Anytime during recycling center hours Tuesday - Saturday
Location: Metal Recycling Center
Mr./Ms. Fix-It: Fan Repair
Description: If you are interested in increasing your electrical knowledge and like to work with your hands, then this is the position for you! An experienced Fan Repair Volunteer will be available for training. Experience is not required – just a desire to learn! Choose your own projects based on your ability.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site training
Time Commitment: Anytime during store hours Tuesday - Saturday
Location: Wendover ReStore
Mr./Ms. Fix-It: Appliances
Description: This position is perfect for volunteers who love working with appliances, including washers and dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, and stoves. This volunteer will assist staff in testing appliances to assess their condition and repairing those that can be sold at our ReStores.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site training
Time Commitment: Anytime during recycling center hours Tuesday - Saturday
Location: Metal Recycling Center
Truck Driver
Description: These volunteers assist the Habitat truck drivers in picking up donations and delivering them to the ReStores. Volunteers will assist the drivers in safely and efficiently removing donated items from homes and businesses onto the trucks to be offloaded at the ReStores.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site training
Time Commitment: Any day Monday – Saturday; 8 hour shift
Location: Wendover ReStore and Wilkinson ReStore
Cashier Extraordinaire
DescriptionThe front register staff are the first people a shopper sees at the ReStore. We're looking for folks who like to interact with people throughout the day and feel comfortable running a cash register. You'll spend your time with our great staff and volunteers while meeting people from your community, all of whom are supporting Habitat!
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site training
Time Commitment: At least twice a month; shifts are Tuesday – Saturday (am shift and pm shift)
Location: Wilkinson ReStore
*Age Restrictions: Volunteers must be 14 or older to volunteer at the ReStores. Volunteers age 14-15 must have a parent or legal guardian present. Volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer at the Metal Recycling Center. All volunteers under 18 must have a signed |
Wendover ReStore – Groups will assist ReStore staff and other volunteers in bringing items off the donations dock, cleaning and pricing items, moving items to the sales floor, maintaining the cleanliness of the sales floor, and other special tasks as needed.
# of Volunteers: Groups of 5-15
Wilkinson ReStore – Groups will assist ReStore staff and other volunteers in bringing items off the donations dock, cleaning and pricing items, moving items to the sales floor, maintaining the cleanliness of the sales floor, and other special tasks as needed.
# of Volunteers: Groups of 5-10
Metal Recycling Center – Groups will assist Metal Recycling Center staff in removing metal components from appliances that cannot be resold, and sorting them according to the type of metal. No skills are required, just an energetic attitude and a willingness to learn!
# of Volunteers: Groups of 5-10
What else should I know about volunteering as a group at the ReStores or Metal Recycling Center?
*Age Restrictions: Volunteers must be 14 or older to volunteer at the ReStores. Volunteers age 14-15 must have a parent or legal guardian present. Volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer at the Metal Recycling Center. All volunteers under 18 must have a signed Minor Release Form.
Available Times: Tuesday-Saturday (morning shift is 9AM-1PM; afternoon shift is 1PM-5PM)
Group spots fill quickly, register your team now to start coordinating your group’s volunteer day with Habitat!
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