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Purpose : To carry out the stated purpose, "To use our knowledge, skills, community relationships, volunteers and other resources to create and promote safe and affordable home ownership options with the aim of alleviating the cycle of poverty within our community of Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga".

The role of the Driver Volunteer is to provide assistance to the ReStore through the pickup of salvaged materials from donor locations in the Halton-Mississauga Region. This support allows HFH Halton-Mississauga to raise funds to cover the affiliate’s operational costs and build homes in the Halton community.

Responsible to: The Salvage Coordinator & ReStore staff on duty

Time Commitment : Minimum 4 hours per week (1 shift)

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm

Job Duration: Minimum 1 year commitment

Location: 1800 Appleby Line, Unit 13 Burlington, Ontario, 4500 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, 25 Brown Street, Milton, Ontario

Position Duties:

• Drive the ReStore small van and/or cube van and to assist with loading and unloading of merchandise from donor locations to ReStore receiving docks

• Prior to taking the van out on the road complete a walk around the vehicle to ensure lights are working and note any dents, scratches etc.

• Assembly and/or disassembly of materials may be required

• Assist with moving merchandise onto the sales floor

• Assist with training of new Volunteer Driver Assistants and Drivers when required

• Document and verify items picked-up

Qualifications and Skills:

• Possess a valid G license with a clean driving record and driver’s abstract

• Drivers of ReStore vehicles MUST be 25 years of age and older

• Experience driving a cube van would be an asset

• Provide proof of current vehicle insurance

• Must be physically fit to lift and unload heavy items (50lbs +) in all weather conditions

• Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it;

• Ability to work with a team or independently;

• Friendly, approachable, outgoing

• Willing to take the initiative

• Excellent creative and organizational skills

• Previous customer service experience is an asset but not mandatory;

• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with customers, HFH Halton staff members and volunteers.

Training: Must complete Safety Health and Environment training

Working Conditions: Affiliate location and Donor locations

· All Drivers and driver assistants must wear CSA footwear. These shoes can either be provided at time of your shift or you can bring your own.

Participant Group: ReStore donors and customers, Affiliate Staff and Affiliate Volunteers

Screening Process: Interview, Reference Check, Volunteer Police Check, Clean Drivers Abstract, Proof of own current insurance

Position Benefits:

• Use professional skills in a volunteer capacity

• Satisfaction of contributing to HFH Halton’s mission

• HFHH T-shirt and name tag

• 10% off ReStore purchases

• Training development

• Letter of Reference