Habitat ReStore Volunteer
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About This Opportunity
What you need to know: • An on-line orientation session is required before your first volunteer shift.
• All volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Volunteers under the age of 18 require a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
• Shifts are self-scheduled via online registration. Minimum shift is 4 hours.
• Morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts are available.
Store Locations: (ReStore hours of operation vary by location)
Brampton: 3-268 Rutherford Rd. S
North York: 55 Orfus Road
East York: 155 Bermondsey Rd.
Scarborough: 1181 Kennedy Rd.
Etobicoke: 700 Kipling Ave.
Newmarket: 16715 Yonge Street.
Oshawa: 200 John Street, West.
Position Requirements:
• Tasks may include customer service, product display, pricing, assembly, and repair
• Due to the physical nature of some of the tasks required, ReStore volunteers may be asked to lift heavy objects (bathroom fixtures, windows, doors, etc.)
• Able to lift 10-20 pounds and be on your feet for several hours at a time. • Volunteers are required to wear CSA approved green label safety shoes.
• 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.
Position Benefits:
• Gain practical experience
• 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
Start by completing our orientation through the following links: ReStore role or Central Distribution Center role. This short online session will help you learn more about Habitat for Humanity, your volunteer role, and important health and safety training.
- Warehouse Orientation: https://edpuzzle.com/join/iriwake
- ReStore Orientation: https://edpuzzle.com/join/wetekug
- General Orientation: https://edpuzzle.com/join/rejobem
Once you’ve finished the orientation, you’ll need to create an account on Volunteer Hub. You must use the same first and last name that you used for the orientation when creating an account with Volunteer Hub. Please note: it takes up to 24 hours ( business hours, does not include weekends) after completing the orientation for your account to be verified and for you to gain full access to our volunteer calendar—including opportunities at our stores, warehouse, and more.
Please contact volunteer services with any questions at volunteer@habitatgta.ca
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old