Donations Intake Volunteer

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As a Donations Intake Volunteer, you will play a critical role in ensuring incoming donations are received, sorted, and logged accurately and efficiently. Your efforts will directly support Operation Gratitude's ability to continue sending Care Packages to our Military, Veterans, and First Responders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Donation Receiving
• Greet and assist donors dropping off items.
• Unload donations and ensure items are placed in the appropriate intake area.
• Provide receipts or acknowledgments to donors as needed.
2. Sorting Donations
• Examine items for quality and condition, ensuring they meet organizational standards.
• Categorize donations (e.g., clothing (scarfs), non-perishable food, hygiene products, comics, letters).
• Reorganize and prepare items for storage or distribution.
3. Logging Donations
• Accurately record details of received donations in tracking systems (manual or digital).
• Ensure data integrity and update records regularly.
4. General Support
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the intake and sorting areas.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move items.
• Comfort with using basic technology (e.g., tablets, donation logging software).
• Friendly demeanor and ability to communicate effectively with donors and team members.

Time Commitment

• Shifts are typically 2 hours and occur during our regular donation intake hours (M-F 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm) year-round.
• We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a minimum of one day a week and year-round.
• Training will be provided.
• Closed on Holidays.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Be part of Operation Gratitude's mission is to say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities.
• Build friendships and connections within the community.
• Gain experience in donation processing.

To Apply:

If you are interested in becoming a Donations Intake Volunteer, visit our website at www.OperationGratitude.com

Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission!