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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94603
About the position Every day, our drivers travel all over the Bay Area picking up donations that they bring back to our ReStores. As a truck driver's assistant you'll start at our Concord location in the morning and spend the day with the driver traveling around the bay in a commercial box truck, helping to load interesting (and sometimes large) donations like furniture and appliances, seeing parts of the Bay Area you never knew were there and enjoying good company and good conversation. No experience is necessary, and we provide all the necessary stuff to move items, like straps and dollies. Multiple Locations Concord Oakland San Jose Restores: Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials, and more at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from ReStores support Habitat for Humanity's mission to build and renovate homes for families in need, providing them with safe, decent, and affordable housing. By shopping, donating, or volunteering at a ReStore, you contribute to sustainable community development and help make a positive impact in your local area.
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Concord, CA 94520
Join us in making a difference in the lives of local families and our environment! Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley at our Concord ReStore. Our ReStores are not just stores - they are vital hubs for community engagement and sustainability. By joining us, you'll help keep usable materials out of landfills, support affordable housing initiatives, and contribute to building a better future for everyone. As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of rewarding activities such as organizing store inventory, cleaning and tidying, unloading donations, assisting customers with their purchases, and participating in special projects. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to make a positive impact! Every effort you put in goes directly towards building homes, communities, and hope - locally and globally. Together, we can create lasting change and transform lives. Click here to learn more about our ReStores and how you can get involved. Join us today and be a part of something meaningful with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley! If you have any questions, please email us at Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org.
Date Posted: 2024-10-07
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95133
We need volunteers like you! Our core group of regular volunteers, make a huge difference with our programs and we are always looking for dedicated folks to join their ranks! About our ReStores: Habitat EBSV’s ReStore is our retail warehouse where we accept donations of new and gently used building materials, furniture, home accessories, and appliances and sell them to the public at a fraction of the standard price. Help Habitat as a regular ReStore volunteer! We have a variety of non-physical volunteer roles available: Merchandising: Do you like organization and efficiency? Have a knack for interior design? Try out being a Merchandising Volunteer and help keep the store stocked, looking good, and accessible for shoppers! Receiving: Want to be the face of the ReStore to our donors? The Receiving Volunteer accepts donations of all shapes and sizes and helps get these treasures ready for the sales floor! Digital Marketing: Customers are the life blood of the ReStore! The Digital Marketing Volunteer plays a key role in getting those customers in the door by promoting store merchandise on websites and mobile apps! As long as you're not daunted by technology, we'll help you get the rest of the way! About becoming a Regular Volunteer: If you would like to make a long term commitment (at least 3-6 months) to volunteer at least once a week or 3 times a month, we would love for you to become a Regular Volunteer. To get started, volunteer at least 3 times at one site and be sure to let staff know of your intention to become a Regular Volunteer. Perks of becoming a Regular Volunteer include flexible scheduling directly with program staff, learning skills alongside fellow volunteers & staff, invitations to appreciation & special events, Habitat swag, and becoming an integral part of our Habitat family! For more information about becoming a Regular Volunteer, please email Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org. Let us know if you are interested in one of the above roles and volunteering with us regularly!
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95122
About: Are you a motivated individual looking to make a difference? Join us as a Volunteer Relations Coordinator at our Concord, San Jose, and Oakland ReStores! This is a fantastic opportunity for college students to gain valuable experience in leadership and management while contributing to a meaningful cause. In this vital role, you'll help recruit and cultivate volunteers, building a new Volunteer Program to support our mission. If you have leadership experience or love working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you! Training will be provided by management, and even beginner knowledge of leadership or management is valuable. Responsibilities: Develop a unique Volunteer Program for each store Recruit volunteers from schools, retirement communities, courts, etc. Educate volunteers about the Habitat Mission and ReStore Vision Supervise and assign projects to volunteers Track project progress and key performance indicators (KPIs) Use power and hand tools comfortably Requirements: Knowledge of and commitment to Habitat for Humanity's philosophy Ability to work closely with ReStore staff, volunteers, homeowners, and customers Quick learner and comfortable asking questions Self-sufficient and cooperative attitude Attention to detail Ability to bend, squat, and lift at least 50 pounds Ability to stand for long periods Commitment to a long-term role after a 3-4 week "audition" period Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills Training: On-site training provided by a ReStore manager. Most volunteers are fully trained within one month. When: 4-7 hour shifts per day, flexible days and hours. Concord ReStore: Wed-Sun San Jose ReStore: Wed-Sun Oakland ReStore: Mon-Sat Where: Concord ReStore San Jose ReStore Oakland ReStore Join us in making a positive impact on our community! Apply now to become a Volunteer Relations Coordinator.
Date Posted: 2024-10-23
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95133
About the position Every day, our drivers travel all over the Bay Area picking up donations that they bring back to our ReStores. As a truck driver's assistant you'll start at our Concord location in the morning and spend the day with the driver traveling around the bay in a commercial box truck, helping to load interesting (and sometimes large) donations like furniture and appliances, seeing parts of the Bay Area you never knew were there and enjoying good company and good conversation. No experience is necessary, and we provide all the necessary stuff to move items, like straps and dollies. Multiple Locations Concord Oakland San Jose Restores: Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials, and more at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from ReStores support Habitat for Humanity's mission to build and renovate homes for families in need, providing them with safe, decent, and affordable housing. By shopping, donating, or volunteering at a ReStore, you contribute to sustainable community development and help make a positive impact in your local area.
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
