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4 people are interested
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer- Donation Pick Up Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara Cty
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4 people are interested
Volunteer Position
Donation Pickup Assistant
No office work here, you will be out and about in beautiful Santa Barbara working with contractors and homeowners collecting usable building materials that we can then resell to the public. 100% of the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County!
The ReStore supports Habitat for Humanity's overall environmental initiative by diverting usable materials away from the waste stream, while promoting the responsible stewardship of natural resources. We sell new and salvaged building materials to the public at discounted prices, and all proceeds contribute to the construction of new Habitat homes.
OBJECTIVES: The primary responsibility of the donation pickup assistant volunteer is to work with staff to go out with the Habitat truck and pick up donations for the ReStore from around Southern Santa Barbara County. This volunteer will also help with unloading and processing donations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the driver when picking up material at donor sites
- Unload trucks
- Inspect, clean, test, package, label and price incoming donations
REPORTS TO: ReStore Assistant Manager, Joel Delgado
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Friendly and helpful attitude
- Ability to lift more than 50lbs
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to work on your feet in a warehouse environment
BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER:
- Appreciation!
- Being part of the Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County ReStore mission to support the construction of housing for low-income families by using, recycling, and selling building materials and furnishings donated by the community.
- Opportunity to interact with a variety of different people.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
- 9:00am - 1:00pm each week on one of the following days; Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.
TRAINING PROVIDED
- On-site training is provided and consists of an orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator, review of the Volunteer Manual, safety training and hands-on training by ReStore Assistant Manager. On-going supervision and training will be provided as needed.
Background check required.
Please contact volunteer@sbhabitat.org, for more information.
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About Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara Cty
Location:
6860 Cortona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117, US
Mission Statement
An independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (HFHSSBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building simple, low-cost homes in partnership with low-income families in need of decent and affordable housing.
Description
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit committed to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
- To date we have completed 3 housing developments, housing over 80 individuals, half of which are children.
- Over 42 homes have been repaired for low income homeowners in our community.
- The ReStore is social enterprise business that sells donated building material, appliances, and furniture. The profits of the ReStore help Habitat to build more homes.
- The ReStore is located at: 6860 Cortona Dr., Goleta, CA 93117
- Open Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am - 5pm
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6860 Cortona DriveGoleta, CA 93117
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours (9am-1pm) once a week.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, work standing up and in a warehouse.