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8 people are interested
Habitat for Humanity Bookstore Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
Book lovers, rejoice! Our bookstore, as part of Julia’s Café, is home to 5,000 gently used books. It takes a lot of volunteers to make the bookstore successful, and we have many opportunities for individuals looking for committed volunteer role. If you are interested in supporting Habitat for Humanity by volunteering with Julia’s Café and Books, please complete a Volunteer Application, or visit our website for more information, www.charlotterestore.org.
Apply today at: https://habitatcltvolunteers.force.com/apex/VolunteerRestoreRegistration.
General Book Volunteer Tasks:
- Use the scanning computer program to determine if books should go to the brick-n-mortar store or the online storefront.
- Identify fiction from non-fiction
- Identify different genres of non-fiction
- Identify rare books from "older" books by checking dates
- Identify sellable books from books that need to be recycled
Basic Requirements:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the philosophy of Habitat for Humanity
- Ability to learn and retain processes, along with exceptions to the rule, and implement processes correctly
- Self-sufficient, requiring little supervision
- Cooperative attitude
- Ability to work closely with Julia’s Café staff and volunteers
- Ability to remain stationary for 75% of a volunteer shift (shifts are typically 3-4 hours)
- A love for books!
- A commitment to one recurring shift a week for 6 months
The Charlotte ReStore is a fundraising division of Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte. The ReStore exists to support Habitat Charlotte’s mission of providing decent, affordable housing to hardworking, low-income families. Profits generated from ReStore sales help to build new houses and provide urgent, critical repairs to older, owner-occupied houses in our community.
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About Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Location:
1133 N Wendover Road, or 3326 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28211, US
Mission Statement
Through the selling of donated construction and home related items:
· Increase the number of homes built with low-income families through Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte.
· Prevent usable items from being put in landfills.
· Provide quality building materials to the general public at discounted prices.
Description
The ReStore is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte- individuals and coporations donate building materials, appliances, and home furnishings, and these items are sold to the public. Proceeds are used to build homes in partnership with needy families in the Charlotte area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1133 N Wendover RoadCharlotte, NC 28211
DATE POSTED
June 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Internet Research
- Multi-Tasking
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- One 3-4 hour shift a week for 6 months.