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GROUP OPPORTUNITY: Donation Greeter & Material Handler
ORGANIZATION: Mercer Island Thrift Shop
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The Donation Greeter & Material Handler contributes to the Mercer Island Thrift Shop’s success by maximizing store sales through skilled and efficient handling of incoming donations.
Essential Job Functions
Provide excellent customer service to patrons and donors
Receive and distribute donations
Provide information to donors on acceptable donations according to the store’s best practice guidelines
Maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the receiving area
Communicate and cooperate with staff, volunteers and management
Educational Benefits
This position provides experience working in the retail side of a nonprofit organization, working with a volunteer work force including people with disabilities. Gain knowledge in merchandising concepts, production processes, maximizing sales for a variety of consumer goods, business planning and reporting functions.
Minimum Qualifications and Working Conditions
Ability to stand and work with rigorous physical activity.
Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs. using teamwork, appropriate lifting techniques and moving aids
Ability to listen and communicate verbally to volunteers, staff, and the public in an effective manner
Ability to work around allergy-aggravating used merchandise
16 Shifts
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM
More opportunities with Mercer Island Thrift Shop
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mercer Island Thrift Shop
Location:
7710 SE 34th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040, US
Mission Statement
The primary mission of Mercer Island Thrift Shop is to raise money to support the programs of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS).
Description
Founded in 1970, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is a department of the City of Mercer Island providing a variety of human services for Mercer Island citizens. The mission of MIYFS is "to provide, coordinate and advocate for affordable, high quality human services for the citizens of Mercer Island". Our philosophy is that coordinated community resources can help build stronger and healthier families and community by enhancing strengths, identifying problems and choices and sharing resources.
Assistance - We provide a safety net for Island residents experiencing a crisis.
Support -We provide programs that improve the health and well being of all Island residents.
Development - We empower Islanders to grow, enrich and strengthen our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7710 SE 34th StMercer Island, WA 98040
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2022
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training