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Volunteer Job Description : Receiving

September 202 4

The Reuse Center at BBR is a mission-driven nonprofit that inspires, educates, and empowers homeowners to increase the efficiency and value of their homes. Good-quality used and surplus building materials are received as donations , processed, and then made available for purchase to the public at our retail storefront and through internet channels. Prices are significantly discounted for low-income Plus Members, and o ur work sits at the intersection of climate change and affordable housing .

Volunteers are an integral part of the team, and your work will have a substantial, positive impact. You’ll be joining a group of volunteers of varied ages and backgrounds-from college students to seasoned building professionals! N o prior experience with building materials or construction is necessary .

The Reuse Center is a dynamic and thriving place and you can expect opportunities for creative thinking, problem solving, and collaborative projects.

The volunteer role is based at our facility in Roxbury Crossing .

Essential Functions

• Assist in read y ing items for sale. Identify , research , and help assign a price to donated materials

• Sort, clean, and prepare items for the sales floor

• Help with moving items to the sales floor

• Assist in receiving donations of materials that are dropped off at our facility

Qualifications

• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift 20 lbs

• Willingness to commit to typically working at least 4 hours per week.

About Boston Building Resources

Boston Building Resources includes a consumer co-op and a nonprofit Reuse Center.

The Co-op sells new materials, including semicustom cabinetry with kitchen design services, windows, doors, energy-conservation products, environmentally friendly products, and hard-to-find specialty items. As a consumer cooperative, the business focuses on quality and service over profit.

The Reuse Center takes in donations of good-quality used and surplus building materials and sells them at steeply discounted prices. Additional discounts are offered to those who meet income guidelines. Each year, we divert from the waste stream and resell materials valued at more than $2million.

Boston Building Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity among our employees , customers , and volunteers , and we strive to create an inclusive, thriving workplace that values each member of our community .

To apply, please contact volunteers@bostonbuildingresources.com .