Volunteer: Workshop VolunteerDo you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you handy with a hammer? Savvy with a screwdriver? Here at the Store, we get lots of unassembled furniture, and are always looking for folks to help us put it together. We also occasionally receive donations that need some TLC – reattach legs, repair drawers, or restore a damaged piece. Even if you’re not very experienced, we have several regular volunteers that will be happy to work with you. Responsibilities: Assemble new boxed furniture Perform minor repairs on new and donated items Identify pieces too badly damaged to be restored, and separate out as appropriate Observe product tracking and tool use guidelines to ensure safe and orderly assembly areaQualifications: Ability to lift and move at least 20lbs. General knowledge about tool use and furniture assembly Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsBenefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Flexible
Agency: The Habitat Store Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you handy with a hammer? Savvy with a screwdriver? Here at the Store, we get lots of unassembled furniture, and are always looking for folks to help us put it together. We also occasionally receive donations that need some TLC – reattach legs, repair drawers, or restore a damaged piece. Even if you’re not very experienced, we have several regular volunteers that will be happy to work with you. Responsibilities: Assemble new boxed furniture Perform minor repairs on new and donated items Identify pieces too badly damaged to be restored, and separate out as appropriate Observe product tracking and tool use guidelines to ensure safe and orderly assembly areaQualifications: Ability to lift and move at least 20lbs. General knowledge about tool use and furniture assembly Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsBenefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Flexible
Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Social Media VolunteerAre you a Facebook or Instagram fanatic? We need your help to create catchy social media posts highlighting our wonderful inventory!
Requirements: -Must be available to come to the store 2-3 times a week (Mondays required) to take pictures of our inventory -Creativity required - graphic design experience is a plus! -Use of your own phone or electronic device strongly preferred Benefits: -Flexible schedule -Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector -Store discount (25+ hours) -Support Habitat for Humanity's mission -Make a difference in the Charlottesville community Agency: The Habitat Store Are you a Facebook or Instagram fanatic? We need your help to create catchy social media posts highlighting our wonderful inventory!
Requirements: -Must be available to come to the store 2-3 times a week (Mondays required) to take pictures of our inventory -Creativity required - graphic design experience is a plus! -Use of your own phone or electronic device strongly preferred Benefits: -Flexible schedule -Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector -Store discount (25+ hours) -Support Habitat for Humanity's mission -Make a difference in the Charlottesville community Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Landscaping VolunteerThe Habitat Store of Charlottesville is seeking a volunteer to assist with exterior beautification i.e. manual weeding (no chemicals), mowing, trash pickup etc; 1-2 hours per week. Agency: The Habitat Store The Habitat Store of Charlottesville is seeking a volunteer to assist with exterior beautification i.e. manual weeding (no chemicals), mowing, trash pickup etc; 1-2 hours per week. Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Multiple Volunteer Opportunities!Volunteer at the Habitat Store! Ways to Help: Donations & Carry Outs – Like to stay active? Receive donations, help stock the sales floor, and help customers load items. Department Specialist – Knowledgeable about lighting, windows, paint, or furniture? Answer questions and help our customers as they shop! Cashier & Customer Service – Be the smiling face that our customers and donors remember! Answer the phone, explain store policies, and ring up purchases. Marketing & Data Entry – Want to work behind the scenes? Have a knack for graphic design or data entry? Assist us with marketing and administrative tasks. Furniture Assembly & DIY – Like to assemble furniture or work on DIY projects? We need your creative eye to enhance our merchandise and build new pieces! Cleaning Crew – Help us keep our store looking its best! We need your help to sweep, mop, and dust our store into shape!
Benefits: Flexible schedule Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector Store discount (25+ hours) Support Habitat for Humanity’s mission Make a difference in the Charlottesville community
Agency: The Habitat Store Volunteer at the Habitat Store! Ways to Help: Donations & Carry Outs – Like to stay active? Receive donations, help stock the sales floor, and help customers load items. Department Specialist – Knowledgeable about lighting, windows, paint, or furniture? Answer questions and help our customers as they shop! Cashier & Customer Service – Be the smiling face that our customers and donors remember! Answer the phone, explain store policies, and ring up purchases. Marketing & Data Entry – Want to work behind the scenes? Have a knack for graphic design or data entry? Assist us with marketing and administrative tasks. Furniture Assembly & DIY – Like to assemble furniture or work on DIY projects? We need your creative eye to enhance our merchandise and build new pieces! Cleaning Crew – Help us keep our store looking its best! We need your help to sweep, mop, and dust our store into shape!
Benefits: Flexible schedule Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector Store discount (25+ hours) Support Habitat for Humanity’s mission Make a difference in the Charlottesville community
Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donations Processing SpecialistDo you know the difference between a Lock Washer and a Wing Nut? Or between a Demilune and a Chaise? Would you like to learn? If so, we'd love to have you help us process our donated items. This is a fun opportunity to be one of the first people to see everything our wonderful community shares with Habitat! Responsibilities: Uphold and explain store policies for what we can and can't accept from donors Identify whether donated items have missing or damaged pieces, and label accordingly Share relevant knowledge with Retail Associate, Store Manager, and other staff and volunteers Sort, clean, label, and package items to be taken to sales floorQualifications: Ability to repeatedly move and sort small to medium-sized items(no heavy lifting required) Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills Benefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Minimum of 4-6 hours each week
Agency: The Habitat Store Do you know the difference between a Lock Washer and a Wing Nut? Or between a Demilune and a Chaise? Would you like to learn? If so, we'd love to have you help us process our donated items. This is a fun opportunity to be one of the first people to see everything our wonderful community shares with Habitat! Responsibilities: Uphold and explain store policies for what we can and can't accept from donors Identify whether donated items have missing or damaged pieces, and label accordingly Share relevant knowledge with Retail Associate, Store Manager, and other staff and volunteers Sort, clean, label, and package items to be taken to sales floorQualifications: Ability to repeatedly move and sort small to medium-sized items(no heavy lifting required) Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills Benefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Minimum of 4-6 hours each week
Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >14 years old Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cleaning CrewLove making things look their best? We’re always looking for folks who will do a thorough, professional job of keeping our store clean. Sweep, mop, dust – you’ll be the one that makes us all look good! Responsibilities: Sweep and mop floors Clean bathrooms and break room Dust furniture on sales floor Collect trash and recyclingQualifications: Ability to bend and lift at least 20lbs. General knowledge about cleaning products and techniques Good attention to detail and willingness to do a thorough job Enthusiasm for working with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsBenefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Flexible
Agency: The Habitat Store Love making things look their best? We’re always looking for folks who will do a thorough, professional job of keeping our store clean. Sweep, mop, dust – you’ll be the one that makes us all look good! Responsibilities: Sweep and mop floors Clean bathrooms and break room Dust furniture on sales floor Collect trash and recyclingQualifications: Ability to bend and lift at least 20lbs. General knowledge about cleaning products and techniques Good attention to detail and willingness to do a thorough job Enthusiasm for working with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsBenefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Flexible
Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heavy LifterWho needs a gym!? Help customers bring large donations in, or load purchases into their vehicles. You may even get to ride in the truck with Larry! Remember, brains and finesse are more important than sheer brawn, so you don’t need to be a football player to apply. Responsibilities: Help customers bring large items in and out of their vehicles Work with Store staff to rearrange furniture on the sales floor and in the warehouse Occasional off-site pickups with the Warehouse CoordinatorQualifications: Ability to repeatedly move and lift 100lbs or more Courteous and professional demeanor when assisting customers and donors Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsBenefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Flexible
Agency: The Habitat Store Who needs a gym!? Help customers bring large donations in, or load purchases into their vehicles. You may even get to ride in the truck with Larry! Remember, brains and finesse are more important than sheer brawn, so you don’t need to be a football player to apply. Responsibilities: Help customers bring large items in and out of their vehicles Work with Store staff to rearrange furniture on the sales floor and in the warehouse Occasional off-site pickups with the Warehouse CoordinatorQualifications: Ability to repeatedly move and lift 100lbs or more Courteous and professional demeanor when assisting customers and donors Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsBenefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in CharlottesvilleTime Commitment: Flexible
Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >14 years old Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donation Pickup AssistantThe moving specialist acts as an assistant to our driver and enables him to work faster, safer and more efficiently. By supporting this process of getting donated items to the store, onto the floor and sold in a timely manner, you help Habitat’s mission of building safe and affordable homes for hardworking low income families. Because all proceeds from Habitat Store sales benefit building materials for Habitat homes in Charlottesville. While on the road with our driver, you get to see different parts of the community and meet some of the great people and organizations who donate to the store. This direct contact with our donors enables you to become an ambassador for the Charlottesville Habitat affiliate. We hope you consider joining our passionate team at the store! Responsibilities: Assist driver in off-site pickups Assess donated materials to ensure they adhere to donation guidelines Assist in maintenance of the truck, and organization of the store and warehouse areas Exhibit positive work attitude by demonstrating respect for fellow volunteers, workers, donors and customers. Process donations to be store ready and rearrange merchandise to fill the floor
Qualifications: Ability to repeatedly move and lift 100lbs or more Courteous and professional demeanor when assisting customers and donors Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Benefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers Reference letter provided for individuals who perform at high level The chance to have a positive impact right here in Charlottesville
Contact Leah for more details: lcombs@cvillehabitat.org 434-293-6331 Agency: The Habitat Store The moving specialist acts as an assistant to our driver and enables him to work faster, safer and more efficiently. By supporting this process of getting donated items to the store, onto the floor and sold in a timely manner, you help Habitat’s mission of building safe and affordable homes for hardworking low income families. Because all proceeds from Habitat Store sales benefit building materials for Habitat homes in Charlottesville. While on the road with our driver, you get to see different parts of the community and meet some of the great people and organizations who donate to the store. This direct contact with our donors enables you to become an ambassador for the Charlottesville Habitat affiliate. We hope you consider joining our passionate team at the store! Responsibilities: Assist driver in off-site pickups Assess donated materials to ensure they adhere to donation guidelines Assist in maintenance of the truck, and organization of the store and warehouse areas Exhibit positive work attitude by demonstrating respect for fellow volunteers, workers, donors and customers. Process donations to be store ready and rearrange merchandise to fill the floor
Qualifications: Ability to repeatedly move and lift 100lbs or more Courteous and professional demeanor when assisting customers and donors Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Benefits: Gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers Reference letter provided for individuals who perform at high level The chance to have a positive impact right here in Charlottesville
Contact Leah for more details: lcombs@cvillehabitat.org 434-293-6331 Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Store CashierBe the smiling face that our customers and donors remember! Answer the phone, explain store policies, and ring up purchases. No experience necessary – we're happy to train you on our easy touch-screen system!
Responsibilities: Handle cash and credit transactions responsibly and accurately Ensure positive customer and donor experiences Answer customer questions about store hours and policies
Qualifications: Availability to work at least one regularly-scheduled, weekly shift Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Benefits: Gain valuable retail experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in Charlottesville
Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours each week
Contact Leah for more details: lcombs@cvillehabitat.org or (434)293-6331 Agency: The Habitat Store Be the smiling face that our customers and donors remember! Answer the phone, explain store policies, and ring up purchases. No experience necessary – we're happy to train you on our easy touch-screen system!
Responsibilities: Handle cash and credit transactions responsibly and accurately Ensure positive customer and donor experiences Answer customer questions about store hours and policies
Qualifications: Availability to work at least one regularly-scheduled, weekly shift Willingness to work with diverse partner groups Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Benefits: Gain valuable retail experience in the non-profit sector Flexible schedule Store Discount Support store staff and other volunteers The chance to have a positive impact right here in Charlottesville
Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours each week
Contact Leah for more details: lcombs@cvillehabitat.org or (434)293-6331 Agency: The Habitat Store Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 22903 Allow Groups: No |