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Bridge to Belongings Rosemary Gabriel Shop Manager

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ORGANIZATION: BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES

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The Rosemary Gabriel Shop Manager volunteer position falls under BPB’s program Bridge to Belongings and is responsible for managing day to day operations, inventory and customers and the In-Kind donations to BPB.

Reporting into the Coordinator of Bridge to Belongings, this position is critical to the growth and expansion of Building Peaceful Bridges and our impactful programs. Through these programs, we assist in family resettlement by establishing a community safety net, assisting in the citizenship process, and building trust, hope, resilience, and empowerment. Ultimately, refugees give back to their community and make the country stronger. We have impacted 200+ families and we hope to double our support this year.

Responsibilities and duties

The Manager will:

  • Managing day to day operations and coordinate donations and drop offs

  • Manage volunteer participation and shifts

  • Provide on the job training of volunteers

  • Coordinate with BPB Volunteer Coordinator and Family Support Manager

  • Provide customer service to family shoppers

  • Managing inventory of The Shop

  • Organize sorting and distribution of donations

  • Maintaining a clean and welcoming Shop environment

  • Financial reporting (spreadsheet) of donations and the value of the items

Skills and qualifications

The Manager needs to have:

  • Strong communication, motivational and organizational skills

  • Ability to coordinate and manage volunteers; requires strong time management skills

  • Sensitivity to and respect of cultural differences

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Hours

This is a volunteer position.

● Give between 6-8 hours per month (or more if interested) and commit to 6+ months.

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About BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES

Location:

1400 Patriot Blvd, P.O. Box 535, GLENVIEW, IL 60026, US

Mission Statement

Building Peaceful Bridges (BPB) is a nonprofit organization supporting people of all faiths whose mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of newcomers into American society and educating communities on the challenges facing newcomer populations through their stories. BPB "bridging the hearts and minds of all people."

Description

www.buildingpeacefulbridges.org

Building Peaceful Bridges is a nonprofit organization supporting people of all faiths whose mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of newcomers into American society and educating communities on the challenges facing newcomer populations through their stories. BPB carries out its mission by:

  • Assisting legal refugees to integrate into American culture by financial and non-cash donations, sponsoring and mentoring families, and partnering with other organizations
  • Educating communities on the challenges refugees face during resettlement and fostering multi-cultural relationships that provide the foundation for a deeper understanding, acceptance, and support

VOLUNTEER:
Mentoring/Sponsoring Refugee Families
BPB assists in family resettlement by donating financial and non-cash assistance, establishing a community safety net, recurring monthly visits, assisting in the citizenship process, and building trust, hope, security, and empowerment.

Cultural Educational Events
BPB sponsors speaking events in local venues to foster awareness of the resettlement process as well as to educate audiences regarding refugee stories.

Pick-up and Delivery of Non-Cash donations
BPB brokers donations of food, furniture, clothing, and other household items to families during resettlement.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Homeless & Housing
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Homeless & Housing, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Wilmette, IL 60091

(42.080574,-87.73204)
 

DATE POSTED

September 17, 2024

SKILLS

  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Program Management
  • Cross-cultural Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6-8 hours per month, 6+ month commitment

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