Habitat for Humanity GTA - Oshawa ReStore Volunteer
(Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area)
Opportunity Details: Habitat for Humanity GTA - Oshawa ReStore Volunteer
Contact | Janine Smith, Manager Volunteer Services, Habitat for Humanity GTA; Phone: 416-755-7353 ext 2275; Email: janine.smith@habitatgta.ca |
Duties | · Interacting with the public while providing great customer service. Merchandising and staging of furniture donations. · eCommerce: product research for price and key selling points, measure dimensions, photography, and minor touch up of items to support our new online platform. · Tasks may include customer service, product display, pricing, assembly, and repair
· Come with a willingness to learn from experienced volunteers and staff and to work as part of a team. A positive attitude, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a sense of humour is always key! Tasks are not always glamorous, so be prepared to do a variety of things. |
More Info Link | https://habitatgta.ca/volunteer-services/habitat-restore/ |
Benefits | • Gain practical experience and develop new skills. • Meet new people and network with like-minded individuals • Give back to your community and help raise funds for affordable home ownership • Help the environment by giving new life to gently used resources • Letters of confirmation for hours volunteered (Minimum 40 hours for this) Please provide one weeks notice for the letter. |
Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Individuals ; Community Groups |
Areas of Interest | Customer / Sales Services ; Donations - Furniture, Household ; Nature / Environment ; Poverty & Homelessness |
Skills/Experience | Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Short Term |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 4 (Total) |
Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon |
Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter |
Number of Positions | Oshawa 10 individual(s) needed in total. Oshawa ReStore, 200 John Street West |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Habitat ReStore in-person volunteer orientation, November 8th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. To register email volunteer@habitatgta.ca |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Application Deadline | 31 Dec 2023 |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 30 Oct 2023 |
Agency Details: Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area
Office Phone | 289-224-9695 |
info@habitatdurham.com | |
Website | www.habitatgta.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 310 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4H5 |