Habitat ReStore Volunteer

(Habitat for Humanity Huronia, Barrie, ReStore, Barrie)

Position ID: V-MID0053
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2023
Last Full Update: 30 Jun 2023

Opportunity Details: Habitat ReStore Volunteer

Contact Jennifer Hastings, Manager of Volunteer Services, Habitat for Humanity Huronia; Phone: 705-727-0802 ext 102 * 877-835-2001; Email: jennifer@habitathuronia.com
Duties

Volunteers would be responsible for stocking shelves, cleaning the store, re-organizing items, aseembling product, and assisting customers. Volunteers who are interested should visit the website to register to volunteer. 
 
Volunteers must wear certified safety shoes, be capable of lifting up to 25lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time and be comfortable with 2-3 step instruction.

More Info Link www.habitathuronia.com
Benefits Gain retail sales and customer relations experience. After 80 hours receive a letter of reference from the ReStore Management. Commit to 3 shifts a week for 3 months and you can put us on your resume as a work placement (non-paid) to help fill a resume gap and/or add new experience. Most importantly helping Habitat to raise funds for future builds in our community.
Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Customer / Sales Services ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Moving Assistance ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work
Commitment Length 3 months -1 year; to ensure value is received from training given - we ask that volunteers commit to a minimum total of 40 hours as a volunteer
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Retail
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
Location Barrie
Number of Positions Angus: 5 individual(s) ; Barrie: 5 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 5 individual(s) ; Oro Station: 5 individual(s) ; Simcoe County: 5 individual(s) 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training on the job
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Habitat for Humanity Huronia, Barrie, ReStore, Barrie

Toll Free Phone 1-877-835-2001
Fax 705-727-0214
E-Mail donations@habitathuronia.com
Website www.habitathuronia.com/
Address & Map
571 Bayfield St, Unit 1
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 4Z9