Nonprofit

Habitat Store Donations Processing Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Charlottesville, VA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    You make your own schedule. We seek 4 hours a week for Donations Processing volunteers.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Housing & Homelessness
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    12+

    Description

    Habitat Store Donations Processing Volunteer

    Do you know the difference between a Lock Washer and a Wing Nut? Or between a Demilune and a Chaise? Would you like to learn? If so, we'd love to have you help us process our donated items. This is a fun opportunity to be one of the first people to see everything our wonderful community shares with Habitat!

    Responsibilities:

    • Uphold and explain store policies for what we can and can't accept from donors
    • Identify whether donated items have missing or damaged pieces, and label accordingly
    • Share relevant knowledge with Retail Associate, Store Manager, and other staff and volunteers
    • Sort, clean, label, and package items to be taken to sales floor

    Qualifications:

    • Ability to repeatedly move and sort small to medium-sized items

      (no heavy lifting required)

    • Willingness to work with diverse partner groups
    • Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills

    Benefits:

    • Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector
    • Flexible schedule
    • Store Discount
    • Support store staff and other volunteers
    • The chance to have a positive impact right here in Charlottesville

    Time Commitment: Minimum of 4 hours each week

    Do you know the difference between a Lock Washer and a Wing Nut? Or between a Demilune and a Chaise? Would you like to learn? If so, we'd love to have you help us process our donated items. This is a fun opportunity to be one of the first people to see everything our wonderful community shares with Habitat!

    Responsibilities:

    • Uphold and explain store policies for what we can and can't accept from donors
    • Identify whether donated items have missing or damaged pieces, and label accordingly
    • Share relevant knowledge with Retail Associate, Store Manager, and other staff and volunteers
    • Sort, clean, label, and package items to be taken to sales floor

    Qualifications:

    • Ability to repeatedly move and sort small to medium-sized items

      (no heavy lifting required)

    • Willingness to work with diverse partner groups
    • Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills

    Benefits:

    • Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector
    • Flexible schedule
    • Store Discount
    • Support store staff…

    Location

    On-site
    1221 Harris St, Charlottesville, Virginia, US

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