| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2345 |
| Organization | Habitat for Humanity Victoria |
| Position | Westshore ReStore Volunteer - 849 Orono Avenue - ReStore Merchandiser |
| Location | 849 Orono Ave |
| Impact Statement |
Habitat for Humanity Victoria envisions a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat Victoria builds decent housing in order to provide lower-income, working families with access to affordable homeownership right here in Greater Victoria. Our Homeownership Program is open to people from all cultures, faiths and traditions. |
| Description |
Are you friendly, outgoing and love being around people of all ages and backgrounds? Are you interested in keeping tons of material out of the landfill? Then we would love to hear from you! Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Langford is seeking customer service assistants and merchandisers to provide friendly customer service and help process donated items. We are looking for a minimum 3 month commitment of one 4 hour shift per week. Must be able to lift 30 pounds (14kg). This is a great opportunity for students 16+ who need volunteer experience, for ESL students looking to improve their language skills and from anyone wanting to learn how to be handy. |
| Training Details | Safety training, orientation provided before first shift. |
| Working Conditions |
Steel toed boots must be worn (we provide them if you don't have your own) Standing for extended periods of time Fluctuating temperatures Ability to lift up to 12kg/25 pounds |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Shifts are 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm Monday to Saturday |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Gardening/Environment, Maintenance/Trades, Retail Sales/Donations |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Flexibility, Repairing |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.habitatvictoria.com |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Charlie Lake |
| Phone | 2504807688 Ext. 115 |
| Address | 849 Orono Ave Victoria, V9B 2T9 |