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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:

  • Price items, stock shelves and display merchandise
  • Help customers find and select items
  • Maintain store appearance (i.e. straighten, organize and clean)
  • Provide superior customer service
  • Serve as a good ambassador for Atlanta Habitat and the ReStore

Outline of Loading Dock Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Help customers load purchases into their vehicles
  • Unload donations and clean recently donated items
  • Move merchandise from the loading dock and storage out to the sales floor
  • 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:

  • Volunteers review the ReStore Volunteer Training Manual immediately prior to their first shift
  • Volunteers receive direction and support from ReStore staff and Lead Volunteers

Qualifications:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task & be a self-starter
  • Must be at least 16 years old

Getting Started:

  • 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.
  • Parking is available along Loomis Avenue between Memorial Drive and Woodward Avenue.
  • The Rules to ReStore By document will be provided to answer any questions you have.
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