| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2867 |
| Organization | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria |
| Position | Online Marketplace Volunteer - Online Marketplace |
| Location | 230 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Area is a not-for-profit, charitable organization offering preventative support to children and youth through mentoring. For over 20 years we have operated a Social Enterprise to raise funds for our programs. This Social Enterprise provides a valued service in recycling and textile diversion through the collection and repurposing of donated goods. |
| Description |
Description: The Online Marketplace (OM) team helps fund these life-changing relationships for vulnerable children and youth. The members of this team take the donated goods we receive and post them to online streams, raising funds for our mentoring programs while also decreasing the amount of waste being brought to the landfill. Members of this team will pick items of value from our intake, post them to online marketplace streams, create unique descriptions, and complete appraisals. Primary tasks: Photograph items and write thorough descriptions based on their appraisal Research items online to find similar valued items for price appraisals Post items on various online marketplaces (primarily Facebook Marketplace) Secondary tasks: Assess the value of vintage, collectible, art, household, and other items using critical thinking, Google search, and other tools Assist OM staff with operational needs as necessary |
| Training Details | On-site training. |
| Working Conditions |
Strict Health & Safety measures in place, including: - PPE (provided if necessary) - Social distancing - Regular logged cleaning and sanitation - Other rules and measures as prescribed by WorkSafe BC - Limited accessibility conditions in the office space (stairs) |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Flexible schedule, with options of volunteering 5 days a week from 10am-5pm (any time length, any shift) |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Office Work, Retail Sales/Donations |
| Skill(s) | Written Communication, Computer Skills, Strategic Thinking, Accountability, Measuring |
| How to Apply | |
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| Website | http://bbbsvictoria.com |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Talia Papa |
| Phone | 250) 475-1117 Ext. 40 |
| Address | 230 Bay Street Victoria, V9A 3K5 |
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