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10 people are interested
Put your strength to use supporting a green, sustainable culture!
ORGANIZATION: The RE Store
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10 people are interested
The RE Store is looking for a volunteers to aid staff in unloading reusable materials from semi-trailers, moving large items on the sales floor, and helping customers load large items into their vehicles.
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About The RE Store
Location:
2309 MERIDIAN ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225, US
Mission Statement
RE Sources’ mission is to promote sustainable communities through education, advocacy, recycling and the conservation of natural resources.
Description
How do we carry out our mission?
The RE Store has two environmentally-responsible retail stores that sell affordable building materials
- Offering quality alternatives to new products
- Stocking inexpensive, unique items
Examples include cabinets, doors, windows, light fixtures, tubs, sinks, flooring, moulding, hardware, etc...
Our Field Services recover wasted materials for reuse and recycling from Washington State and beyond
- Diverting over 4 million pounds of construction & demolition waste
- Providing quality services and savings for builders, home owners and businesses
We promote a green, sustainable culture
- Encouraging value to be created from waste
- Exposing a wide variety of people to sustainable lifestyle options
Customers save over $1.6 million annually through RE Store purchases
- Our sales totaling over 1.6 million dollars each year are based on items priced at 50% or less than the price of similar new items
- Saving money for our donors on their disposal fees while contributors receive a tax-deductible receipt or a in-store trade credit
Building community by building skills
- Developing individual skills for our 25+ staff on an ongoing basis
- Training people to enter the work force in new ways with our green jobs training program
- Connecting with our communities through workshops, events and our Recycled Art Program.
The RE Store is a leader in the used building materials industry, a valued member of the communities we serve, and a winner of local, state, and national awards.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2309 Meridian StreetBellingham, WA 98225
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
- Customer Service
- Construction
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Requires body strength and safety awareness