Restore Sales Support & Loading Dock Volunteers
Objective:
Help the ReStore operate effectively by providing general support on the sales floor and loading dock.
Background:
The ReStore is Atlanta Habitat's discount outlet store that sells new and gently used
home improvement materials, home accessories and other building supplies that have been donated by well-known, quality manufacturers and retail stores as well as builders and individuals.
The ReStore is open to the public, and its merchandise is discounted up to 75% off standard retail prices. All net proceeds support Atlanta Habitat’s mission to build affordable homes for working families.
Outline of Sales Support Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Price items, stock shelves and display merchandise
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Help customers find and select items
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Maintain store appearance (i.e. straighten, organize and clean)
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Provide superior customer service
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Serve as a good ambassador for Atlanta Habitat and the ReStore
Outline of Loading Dock Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Help customers load purchases into their vehicles
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Unload donations and clean recently donated items
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Move merchandise from the loading dock and storage out to the sales floor
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Organize and arrange merchandise on the sales floor
Schedule:
Full (8:30am-4pm) and half-day shifts (8:30am-1pm or 12pm-4pm) are available Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Time Commitment:
We ask everyone who signs-up for a shift as a ReStore Volunteer to commit to working the entire shift.
Training and Support:
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Volunteers review the ReStore Volunteer Training Manual immediately prior to their first shift
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Volunteers receive direction and support from ReStore staff and Lead Volunteers
Qualifications:
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Excellent customer service skills
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Ability to multi-task & be a self-starter
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Must be at least 16 years old
Getting Started:
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Please contact Tegan Hurley (404-223-5180 ext. 107 or tegan.hurley@atlantahabitat.org) to sign up for a shift. If you need to cancel a shift, please let her know as soon as possible so we can find another volunteer to fill your spot.
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Parking is available along Loomis Avenue between Memorial Drive and Woodward Avenue.
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The Rules to ReStore By document will be provided to answer any questions you have.