Flexible Schedule
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Discovery Shop Volunteer Job Description For a few hours every week, join the fun and camaraderie while supporting your community [in the fight against cancer]! Volunteers are vital to the success of the Discovery Shop enterprise. In fact, it was American Cancer Society (ACS), Denise Noel, who was the innovator of the business model, pictured here with Hollywood actor, Gregory Peck. With shops staffed almost entirely by volunteers, funds raised go even further to help ACS save more lives. Discovery Shop locations help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high-quality, gently used, donated merchandise. For more than 50 years, ACS has owned and operated these specialty resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and other household items. For all Discovery Shop locations, please visit: cancer.org/discovery Across nationwide shop locations, Discovery Shop offers flexible customer service and multiple other volunteer opportunities that work with your schedule. Volunteer and help the American Cancer Society save more lives! The American Cancer Society is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, caregiver status, genetic information, or any factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. The American Cancer Society is focused on keeping our community, and our volunteer and staff teams safe by following the most updated COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Help the Discovery Shop enterprise continue their work in your community by volunteering your time and talents! Volunteer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provide customer service Meet with merchandise donors and process donations for the sales floor Visual merchandising on sales floor and window displays Record keeping Online research Social media support Qualifications vary and include the following: Volunteers and with prior Discovery Shop or ACS experience as volunteers or staff Familiarity with Discovery Shop operations Good interpersonal skills Good leadership skills Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to complete responsibilities on own Requirements of the job: Minimum of one, four-hour time commitment a week is preferred and required to benefit from the 20% volunteer discount Discovery Shop policy and procedures training and adherence Person-to-person orientation at local Discovery Shop Sign up directly via: http://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2023
