Second Chance Store Volunteer
(Bethesda House, Bowmanville - Mailing Address, Shelter and Community Outreach Services)
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Position ID: V-OSH0848
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2023
Opportunity Details: Second Chance Store Volunteer
| Contact | Heila Pitter, Volunteer, Store and Donations Manager (Interim), Bethesda House; Phone: 905-697-3700 ext 301; Fax: 905-623-6054; Email: outreachmanager@bethesdahouse.ca |
| Duties | Assist shoppers purchase new and gently-used womens, mens and childrens clothing * ensure tidiness of store * set up and take down displays * handle cash * sort clothing donations * promote, be able to talk to customers about Bethesda House |
| More Info Link | www.bethesdahouse.ca |
| Benefits | All proceeds from Second Chance benefit Bethesda House’s emergency shelter and outreach programs for women, children, and their pets fleeing gender-based violence and abuse. |
| Clients | Second Chance customers |
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Groups ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours |
| Areas of Interest | Customer / Sales Services ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Experience is not a prerequisite |
| Commitment Length | Long Term ; Length of commitment is flexible |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Tuesday: (10 am-4 pm) Wednesday: (10 am-4 pm) Thursday: (10 am-4 pm) Friday: (10 am-4 pm) Saturday: (10 am-3 pm) 3 hour shifts each week day, 10 am- 1pm and 1 pm-4 pm * Saturday 10 am-3 pm |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Municipal street parking and street level entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Location | 25 King St. West, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1R2 |
| Number of Positions | Bowmanville 30 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Mandatory (MCSS) Vulnerable Sector police check for those 18+ * to apply download application from web site |
Agency Details: Bethesda House, Bowmanville - Mailing Address, Shelter and Community Outreach Services
| Office Phone | 905-623-6045 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-338-3397, 24-hour Support Line |
| frontline@bethesdahouse.ca | |
| Website | bethesdahouse.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 82 Bowmanville, ON Canada L1C 3K8 |
