Volunteer - Thrift Donation Pre-Sort

Title: Hillcrest Donation Pre-Sort Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

· Promote and support the mission of Hillcrest Transitional Housing in our interactions with shoppers, donors, staff, and volunteers.

· Pre-sort donations as instructed by management.

· Take like items and place them in a tote. Tag the tote by product category and place the tote in its designated storage area.

· Empty trash, break down cardboard boxes, and sweep when needed/requested.

Initial Impact

· Donors receive care and hospitality from a helpful staff of volunteers.

· Funding is provided for Hillcrest Transitional Housing programs.

· Being good stewards of our donations by maximizing the financial potential of every donation.

Sustained Outcome

· Financial and material support of Hillcrest Transitional Housing in moving individuals, youth, and families from homelessness to self-sufficiency, as well as diverting unsellable donations from our landfills.

Training & Support

· New Volunteer Orientation.

· Initial training with volunteer buddy or staff member on donation processes.

· Ongoing support from site management staff regarding policies and procedures.

Commitment

· To be considered a recurring Hillcrest volunteer, you must commit to a minimum weekly shift of three hours.

· Available shifts include.

Mon-Fri 10 am to 1 pm - Mon-Fri 1 pm to 4 pm - Mon-Fri 4 pm to 7 pm.

Sat 10 am to 1 pm - Sat 1 pm to 4 pm.

Qualifications/ Skills

· This role requires the volunteer to have compassion and respect towards all people, including donors, shoppers, clients, residents, staff, and other volunteers.

· Ability to lift and sort donations and then place them in their designated areas.

· Ability to follow instructions and processes.

· Must be at least 16 years of age.

Benefits

· Build relationships within a community of like-minded volunteers while serving those in need.

· 25% discount at thrift stores, with proper identification and being listed as a recurring volunteer.

· Qualify for the 50% monthly volunteer discount day (1 day a month as listed on our calendar).