Nonprofit
Published 2 days ago

Lansing ReStore Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lansing, MI
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Choice of Shifts: Tuesday – Friday 9 am - 1 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm Saturday 10 am – 3 pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Philanthropy, Poverty, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Lansing ReStore Volunteer

    As a ReStore Volunteer, how you will help your local Habitat ReStore may vary, but the following are the most common tasks. You may process donations; helping, clean, fix and get them ready for the floor. Donations can come in through trucks, pick-ups or drops off as such you may unload trucks and help stock shelves. Volunteers may also organize the ReStore and the warehouse. By giving your time and talents, you can help the Habitat ReStore do more to support homebuilding projects that benefit families in your community and around the world.

    • Act as an ambassador of the Habitat Capital Region ReStore while interacting with donors, shoppers and employees.
    • Ensure cleanliness and safety of the store.
    • Maintain safety within the store and outside area and Habitat ReStore equipment.
    • Assist with donation screening and drop-offs.
    • Sort donations and move them to the appropriate section of the warehouse for processing (cleaning, testing, recycling, pricing, etc.).
    • Help with processing, organizing and merchandising of donations.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Location

    On-site
    1941 Benjamin Dr, Lansing, MI 48906, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Volunteer applications, background checks and waivers are processed on Tuesdays. Once those are processed approved volunteers are contacted about signing up to attend a Volunteer orientation that are held weekly. When orientation is completed volunteers self schedule through our volunteer portal.

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