Whether on the construction site or at ReStore, volunteers are at the heart of everything Habitat for Humanity does. While they may not be swinging hammers, the volunteers who give their time to ReStore help build local affordable homes all the same. Every purchase of donated furniture or building materials at ReStore helps fund Habitat’s work while keeping usable goods out of landfills! If that’s a mission you can get behind, come join us at your local ReStore in Oakland, Concord, or San Jose!
1. Sign up for a shift in store
Every day, ReStore relies on volunteers to keep our stores running! Whatever your skills or experience, our ReStore staff can show you the ropes. Just like our inventory, volunteer jobs are always changing! You can expect to help with tasks such as unloading donations, assembling furniture, greeting customers, or organizing the store.
Volunteering in store is flexible, with morning, afternoon, or full day shifts available during the week and on weekends. And you don’t have to go it alone! Volunteering in store is a great team building opportunity for groups of all sizes, so bring a friend or your whole company!
Click here to sign up for a shift, or email Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org for more info about a group volunteer day!
2. Hit the Road with our Donation Truck Drivers
Got an urge to explore the Bay Area and meet new people? Then you might be the perfect fit to be a ReStore Truck Assistant! Join one of our donation truck drivers as they travel all over the Bay Area picking up donations from homes and local businesses. You’ll meet our donors and help load up donations like furniture, appliances, or unique and interesting merchandise. No two days are the same on the ReStore donation truck!
3. Join the Family
Whether you’re new to ReStore, or a longtime volunteer ready to level up, ReStore is always on the lookout for Regular Volunteers. Regular Volunteers share their time on a weekly or monthly basis, and often support ongoing duties like marketing campaigns, store inventory, and customer service.
All three of our ReStore locations in Concord, San Jose, and Oakland are looking for a Regular Volunteer to serve as a Volunteer Coordinator. This is the perfect opportunity to flex your leadership muscles and help grow ReStore’s volunteer program through recruiting, cultivating, and supervising shift volunteers.
Other Regular Volunteer specialties include merchandising, digital marketing, and manning our donation hotline. If any of these roles sound up your alley, give us a shout at Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org!
Wherever and however you volunteer with ReStore, you’ll be making a tangible difference while connecting with your local community. We can’t wait for you to join us at the store that builds homes, communities, and hope!
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