Habitat ReStore – Oshawa Paint Project

(Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area)

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Position ID: V-OSH1555
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2025

Opportunity Details: Habitat ReStore – Oshawa Paint Project

Contact Janine Smith, Manager Volunteer Services, Habitat GTA; Phone: 416-209-1794; Email: janine.smith@habitatgta.ca
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We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with a refresh of the Oshawa ReStore. Your help makes a big difference! 

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of 1988, Habitat GTA has built 25 new communities, empowering more than 500 families. solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 

Habitat ReStore is a chain of non-profit home improvement retail stores with locations across the Greater Toronto Area, owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity GTA. We sell home furnishings, appliances, and other renovation materials at a fraction of the price. Our items are donated from businesses and individuals and undergo inspection and testing to ensure they meet our high-quality standards. 

What you need to know: 

  • A one-hour online information session is required before your first volunteer shift.

  • Shifts are self-scheduled via online registration.  

  • Volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years old. 

Location: Oshawa ReStore - 200 John Street West 

Date/Time: November 10, 2025 – November 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  

Contact: Bonnie Guy – bonnie.guy@habitatgta.ca  

Volunteer Role Description: 

  • Seeking volunteers with painting experience or who are experienced with renovation tasks, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

  • Uniform required for volunteers to wear are CSA approved green triangle label safety. Shoes (some available on site to borrow), cargo pants/jeans and non-branded shirt. 

  • A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour is always key! 

Benefits Position Benefits:  
 
Give back to your community and help raise funds for affordable home ownership.  
Gain practical and skill building experience!  
Build your resume  
Meet new people and network with like-minded individuals.
Ages 16 year(s) - 85 year(s)
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals
Areas of Interest Painting / Wallpapering ; Poverty & Homelessness
Skills/Experience Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Patience ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Some painting experience or handy with home renovations
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 6 / Day
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
 
Three day painting event November 10th to 12th, volunteer shift is 10 am to 6 pm.
Accessibility Not Applicable
Location Oshawa ReStore - 200 John Street West
Number of Positions Bowmanville ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Whitby 
 
6 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation
Transportation Near public transit
Application Deadline 03 Nov 2025
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 10 Nov 2025
End Date 12 Nov 2025

Agency Details: Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area

Office Phone 289-224-9695
E-Mail info@habitatdurham.com
Website www.habitatgta.ca
Address & Map
310 Simcoe St S
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1H 4H5
 
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Mailing Address 310 Simcoe St S 
Oshawa, ON 
Canada L1H 4H5

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