Retail Floor Volunteer

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Volunteer Job Description : Retail Floor Volunteer

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

• Help with merchandising tasks

• Assist with tidying and cleaning of the aisles and items for sale

• Assist shoppers with questions and merchandise handling

• Serve as an ambassador of the Reuse Center

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 .