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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95133
San Jose ReStore needs your help! Come volunteer with us! The ReStore is an important part of Habitat for Humanity! The ReStore is a store that accepts donations of new and gently used items from individuals and businesses in the community, and sells those items to the public at a reduced cost, usually 50-70 percent of the original retail value. All proceeds go toward building Habitat homes in the Bay Area. Typical duties include helping with store organization and retail inventory, cleaning and organizing, unloading donations from our truck, and helping customers with their purchases. Four volunteers are needed per shift with larger opportunities for groups of up to eight. To sign up, visit http://eastbay.volunteerhub.com/. You must be signed up to Volunteer! For safety reasons, all volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers younger than 18 must bring a signed minor waiver form with them to the site. Minor waiver forms are available at https://www.habitatebsv.org/hubfs/PDFs/Get%20Involved/2021%20Minor%20Waiver.pdf #climateactioncorps
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2021
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Concord, CA 94520
Concord ReStore needs your help! Come volunteer with us! The ReStore is an important part of Habitat for Humanity! The ReStore is a store that accepts donations of new and gently used items from individuals and businesses in the community, and sells those items to the public at a reduced cost, usually 50-70 percent of the original retail value. All proceeds go toward building Habitat homes in the Bay Area. Typical duties include helping with store organization and retail inventory, cleaning and organizing, unloading donations from our truck, and helping customers with their purchases. Four volunteers are needed per shift with larger opportunities for groups of up to eight. To sign up, visit http://eastbay.volunteerhub.com/. You must be signed up to Volunteer! For safety reasons, all volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers younger than 18 must bring a signed minor waiver form with them to the site. Minor waiver forms are available at 2021 Minor Waiver.pdf (habitatebsv.org) #climateactioncorps
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2021
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Oakland, CA 94612
We are seeking a volunteer photographer who would be able to photograph special events, document construction build days, and/or be available for family portraits. Your fresh perspective will play a vital role in strengthening connections with our supporters while providing a visual representation of our work. When you share your valuable time and talents with Habitat, you will be gaining more than experience and new material to include in your personal portfolio. Whether you a photographing the construction of a home or a presentation at a special event, you will be documenting one of the biggest moments in a family’s life and providing them memories they will cherish forever. Volunteer Photographers will be expected to: * Arrive on time for scheduled shoots and upload photos in a timely manner. * Work with Habitat’s marketing staff to create and implement a shot list. * Deliver high resolutions photographs Requirements: * Experience in photography * Owns or has access to a DSLR camera * Intermediate Photoshop/Lightroom skills preferred * Your photographs will play a vital role in sharing our mission. The photographer must grant Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley permission to use his or her work as we see fit such as in print and online media including our website, newsletter, collateral, and special projects. Habitat will: * Coordinate shoots and/or event details with photographers * Provide a shot list for every event * Work with photographer for easy download and transfer process. * Depending on event/volunteer builds, Habitat will provide food and/or a Habitat t-shirt. This volunteer role is an essential component to our marketing team. Short-term and long-term opportunities available. Please share your experience and link to your portfolio with Alayna Dunkerly, Marketing Manager, at ADunkerly@HabitatEBSV.org.
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94612
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. We revitalize neighborhoods, build affordable and sustainable housing solutions, and empower families through successful homeownership. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will gain real world experience while making a tangible difference in the community! The Volunteer Coordinator’s primary goals are to recruit volunteers and manage the flow of volunteers to our projects. POSITION SUMMARY Volunteer Coordinator, AmeriCorps National Positions Available: 2 Duration: 1700 service hours over approximately 11 months; Monday - Friday / 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Occasional evenings and weekends Reports to: Volunteer Programs Manager Location: This position is will be based out of our Oakland and Milpitas office. Coordinate and grow Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley’s (HEBSV) volunteer resources at our job sites to meet the needs of an expanding affiliate. The Volunteer Coordinator’s primary goals are to recruit volunteers and manage the flow of volunteers to our projects. PROGRAM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure individuals and groups are scheduled and coordinated in a timely and professional manner. Serve as a resource for, and respond to inquiries from, potential, current, and past volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will frequently be the first point of contact for persons inquiring about HEBSV. Promote general volunteer opportunities to faith, corporate, and civic communities. Assist with the development and implementation of a recruitment plan to meet affiliate and program needs. Engage new and on-going volunteers through recruitment, scheduling, orientation, coordination, and/or supervision to ensure that each volunteer has a productive and rewarding experience. Coordinate, assist, and implement special projects. Help HEBSV staff to identify and develop new volunteer opportunities and positions. Assist with outreach and speaking engagements on behalf of the HEBSV. Attend and assist with HEBSV events. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading, supervising, scheduling, and/or coordinating volunteers. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent HEBSV professionally in the community. Ability to maintain effective relationships with volunteers and HEBSV staff and board members. Experience working in a team environment. Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software and database systems quickly. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This is an AmeriCorps National Direct position. To learn more about AmeriCorps, please visit www.americorps.gov. Habitat AmeriCorps commit to 11 months of full-time service and receive the following benefits: Living allowance $16,300 for approximately 10 ½ months of service. Segal Education Award of $6,345, upon successful completion of service. Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan. Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total. Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans. Child care benefits, if you qualify. Worker’s compensation insurance. Due to the high cost of living in the Bay Area, Habitat EBSV provides a minimum $1000 monthly rental stipend to supplement living costs. Members who have formerly served with a Habitat affiliate may be eligible for an additional rental and/or educational stipend. INTERESTED APPLICANTS Learn more about Habitat East Bay/East Bay Silicon Valley at: http://www.habitatebsv.org/About/Job-Opportunities To apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to anelson@habitatebsv.org with "AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator" in the subject line. Review posting at: www.habitatebsv.org/about/job-opportunities Please note that acceptance into the program is subject to official position approval, a background check prior to start and applicant approval from Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. We revitalize neighborhoods, build affordable and sustainable housing solutions, and empower families through successful homeownership. Since 1986, we have partnered with volunteers, the community, and qualified families with limited incomes to strengthen communities in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara Counties. #climateactioncorps
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Milpitas, CA 95035
Become a ReStore Donation Hotline Volunteer Our donations hotline is ringing off the hook and we need your help! This is a remote volunteer opportunity that you can volunteer from comfort of your home! Flexible schedule! Donations Hotline Volunteers assist the logistics team in answering phone calls, servicing donors, scheduling pick-ups and other tasks as needed. This position requires strong phone and customer service skills, as well as comfort in running multiple computer programs at one time. Extensive training is provided for this position. Responsibilities: * Answer donations hotline * Follow donor information procedures to determine ability to pick up donations * Provide donors with alternate solutions if the ReStore cannot pick up items * Check and return voicemails * Use Microsoft Outlook and Vonigo to record donations and schedule pick-ups * Conduct donor surveys * Data entry Requirements: * Strong customer service skills are a must * Comfort in answering phones * Ability to follow detailed instructions when discerning whether or not donations meet minimum requirements for pick-up (involves telling donors "no") * Ability to manage multiple computer programs simultaneously * Critical thinking skills * Self-sufficient, requiring little supervision * Ability to work in fast-paced environment * 3-4 hour shifts desired per day within the following hours: Monday-Sunday: 10am-5pm. * Ability to meet Donation Hotline Manager at our Milpitas Office during training period. Training: No previous experience is required. Extensive training is provided by the Donation Hotline Manager, and a Donations Hotline manual is also provided. Volunteers are usually trained within 6-8 weeks. #climateactioncorps
Date Posted: Jul 28, 2021
