ReStore Volunteer (General Help)
(Habitat for Humanity, Mississauga)
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Position ID: 717 Last Modified: 02 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2013
Opportunity Details
Duties of Role- Provide superior customer service 
- Provide help with general housekeeping tasks 
- Assist with merchandise pick-ups and deliveries 
- Assist in loading and unloading merchandise from customer's vehicles and ReStore vehicles 
- Repair damaged merchandise 
- Assemble merchandise 
- Assist in moving merchandise onto the sales floor 
- Other duties as required
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- Use professional skills in a volunteer capacity 
- Satisfaction of contributing to HFH Mississauga's mission 
- Training development 
- Letter of Reference
Hours Awarded to StudentsYes
Ages16 year(s) and up
Police CheckNot Required
Skills/Experience- Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it 
- Previous experience working in retail is an asset, but not mandatory 
- Previous carpentry experience is an asset, but not mandatory 
- Ability to work with a team or independently 
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with customers/donors, Habitat for Humanity - Mississauga staff members and volunteers 
- Ability to lift and unload heavy items
Minimum Hours4 / Week
Location1705 Argentia Road, Units 10-12, Mississauga, ON L5M 3A9
Link to Mapwww.habitatmississauga.ca/contact.html
Accessibility (AODA)Partially Accessible
TransportationOn Bus Route
Main ContactEmily Jacob, Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity - Mississauga; Phone: 905-828-0987; Email: vol@habitatmississauga.ca
Social Media LinksFacebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Habitat-for-Humanity-Mississauga/114930171916967
Twitter Twitter: www.twitter.com/HFHMississauga
Website Website: www.habitatmississauga.ca/getinvolved/volunteer.html
Dates and TimesTuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
Number of Volunteers Req'dMississauga 
 
50 individual(s) needed in total.
TrainingTraining-on-the-job
Interaction LevelOne-on-one ; Small Group ; Medium Group ; ReStore Customers/donors, Affiliate Staff and Affiliate Volunteers
Areas of InterestDonations Pickup ; Group Volunteering ; Moving Assistance ; Poverty/Homelessness ; Thrift Shop Support Volunteer ; Youth Volunteer
Suitable ForYouth (16 to 18) ; Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+)
CommentsReports to: The ReStore Assistant Manager 
Agency Details
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Organization NameHabitat for Humanity, Mississauga
Address & Map
1705 Argentia Road
Mississauga, ON L5N 3S7
 
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Office Phone905-828-0987
E-Mailinfo@habitatmississauga.ca
Websitewww.habitatmississauga.ca