Rare Breed Donation Volunteer

Position Summary:

The Rare Breed Donation Volunteer helps manage incoming donations to ensure items are sorted, organized, and made readily available to youth in need. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, respectful, and accessible donation area that allows young people to access clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials with dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort and organize incoming donations (clothing, hygiene items, non-perishable food, etc.)

• Ensure donated items are clean, age-appropriate, and in good condition

• Stock and restock donation shelves and storage areas as needed

• Assist with tracking inventory and informing staff when specific items are low

• Help maintain a tidy, welcoming donation space for youth accessing services

• Uphold confidentiality and treat all participants and their needs with respect

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Comfortable with light physical tasks (e.g., lifting donation bags, bending, sorting)

• Attention to detail and a sense of organization

• Willingness to work independently or with a small team

Time Commitment:

• Flexible shifts; minimum 2-hour commitment per visit preferred

• Rare Breed is open Monday - Friday, 9AM -5PM

Tasks:

• Receive and document donations
• Sort and organize donations
• Restock supplies
• Clean and sanitize surfaces
• Sweep and mop as needed
• Other tasks assigned by the Youth Services Coordinator