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2 people are interested
ReStore Donations Truck Assistant
ORGANIZATION: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
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2 people are interested
ReStore Volunteer
Donations Truck Assistant
Reports to: ReStore Staff, ReStore Driver
Summary: The primary role of the Donations Truck Assistant is to work with our donation truck driver to pick up material donations from private and commercial donors in support of Habitat. Donated items are then brought back to be cleaned, priced and sold at our Habitat ReStore. This position is great for individuals who like to be on the go, meet new people and support a good cause.
Time Commitment: Truck volunteers are scheduled Monday through Friday for a morning (9-12), afternoon (1-4) or, preferably, an all-day shift. Most commit to one shift weekly, some commit to availability on an on-call basis.
Activities:
- Assist with the safe loading and unloading of donated items
- Interact with donors, share the mission of Habitat and show appreciation for the donors support
- Assist driver with navigation on the road
- Make calls as needed from the road to donors and or ReStore office
- Follow ReStore guidelines regarding accepted donations - defer to truck driver regarding any questionable items. Politely decline any unaccepted donations.
- Work with truck driver to safely move and load objects of various sizes
- Assist with efficient and safe packing of donated items, and be sure all items are secured within the truck prior to getting back on the road.
- Offer all donors a receipt for their donation and thank them for their generous support
- Assist driver with organizing donation receipts and appointment slips, and ensure all receipts are turned in at the end of the day
Volunteers are:
- Skilled in verbal and written communication
- Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic
- Able to adjust for schedule changes on short notice
- Able to help move and lift furniture and other heavy items
- Able to follow instructions and work in a team environment
- Able to work in varied weather conditions
- Able to frequently lift up to 75lbs
- Capable of working with a wide variety of people
- Excited to interact with people from all different backgrounds
All volunteers are required to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability annually. This should be done before any volunteer work begins. Copies of this form can be found in the office.
More opportunities with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
Location:
3040 COUNTY ROAD 10, CANANDAIGUA, NY 14424, US
Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Description
Organized in the spring and incorporated on October 25th, 1990, the Ontario County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity is a fully autonomous, non-profit, tax-exempt organization which is responsible for its own fund raising.
The Board of Directors and officers are volunteers from several towns, various churches, and civic organizations throughout the area. Since 1990, Habitat volunteers and staff have worked in partnership with over 30 responsible low-income families to construct inexpensive but sturdy homes. Building sites are donated or purchased by Habitat. Through the generous support of volunteers, churches, and businesses who donate or help raise funds to purchase materials, tools, labor, and services we are able to work together with qualified families to help design and build a new home. Habitat homebuyers contribute hundreds of hours working on their own homes together with volunteers. When their home is completed, they purchase it from Habitat with an affordable mortgage and their payments enable Habitat to continue building houses for other people.
Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serve people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3040 County Road 10Canandaigua, NY 14424
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Community Outreach
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Truck volunteers are scheduled Monday through Friday for a morning (9-12), afternoon (1-4) or, preferably, an all-day shift. Most commit to one shift weekly, some commit to availability on an on-call basis.
- In particular, we could use a regular Wednesday afternoon volunteer for this opportunity.