Help adolescents and young adults by joining the Corner Store team!

In a nutshell: Our Corner Store Volunteers help connect patrons to much-needed resources, including fresh food, hygiene and household items, and more! The Corner Store is a free resource for both Corner patients and the community, at large. The Corner Store Volunteer will manage the overall functioning of the Corner Store during their shift.

Time Commitment:

At least 3-4 hrs/wk. This is a weekly shift - the same day and time each week - ideally with intention of staying for at least 6 weeks or more. We are not open on weekends.

Duties: Tasks may vary depending on which shift is being worked.

• Assist patrons with their shopping experience in the Corner Store
• Record and enter traffic data into Linktofeed database
• Maintain accurate inventory, organize and restock items
• Promote Corner programs, services, and relevant community resources
• Sign in and out of the volunteer hours tracker
• Other responsibilities and projects, as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all personal information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stand, lift, walk and bend, and go up and down stairs
• Physical capability to lift up to 20lbs. Accommodations can be made, as needed
• Comfortable working with people of varying sexual, gender, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Training:

• Volunteer orientation paperwork
• In-person training/shadowing with the Volunteer Coordinator

1 shift available:

• Currently in need of Wednesday or Thursday afternoon coverage: shift times can be 1-5pm, 2-5pm, or 1-4pm.: 13:00 to 16:45 EST