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Retail & Warehouse Associate
ReStore Cambridge
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Impact Statement
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region's vision is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. By putting families into a position where they can thrive, Habitat Waterloo Region helps to combat the ongoing housing crisis, one home at a time. Through reduced reliance on social housing and food banks, better education, employment outcomes, and improved health, every Habitat home built benefits the local community. Together, we build homes, communities and hope.
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Description
The ReStore sells new and gently used building supplies as well as unique home décor items. Volunteers provide customer service, prepare products for sale, help to receive and clean donated items, and assemble products and displays. Volunteers also help to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
Please note, all new ReStore volunteers must complete the online ReStore Orientation prior to their first volunteer shift. We then ask ReStore volunteers to commit to a minimum of 40 hours within a 3 month timeframe (approximately 4 shifts per month).
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 16+ English Proficiency
Area(s) of Interest: Environment, Retail Sales/Donations, Housing
Skill(s): Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Accountability, Respect, Flexibility
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Training and orientation about our organization and the volunteer position is provided.
Site tours included.
Working Conditions: * Green patch CSA-approved safety footwear is required. You may arrange to borrow a pair from us.
* Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and must be able to lift 11-23kg (25-50lbs).
* Dry dusty warehouse conditions.
* Some outdoor work.
* Cool/hot temperatures depending on the time of year.
Accessibility: Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime
Option of full-day or half-day shifts available Monday through Saturday.
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http://www.habitatwr.ca/volunteering
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Send an Email Message
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Debbie Hind
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519-404-3772
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200 Preston Parkway Cambridge, N3H 5N1
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Cambridge
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