Volunteer - Thrift Store (Books Dept.)

Hillcrest Transitional Housing • Lee's Summit, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a volunteer in the Hillcrest Book Department. The volunteer will be responsible for sorting, pricing, tagging, and merchandising books, as well as maintaining a clean and orderly display and sorting area. The position supports the mission of Hillcrest Transitional Housing by providing funding through thrift store sales and diverting unsellable donations from landfills. Volunteers are expected to provide care and hospitality to customers, donors, and other volunteers.

Requirements

• Compassion and respect for all people, including donors, shoppers, clients, residents, staff, and other volunteers.
• Follow Hillcrest book department guidelines for sorting, quality, pricing, and merchandising.
• Ability to stay on feet for long periods of time and lift containers/boxes that contain books.
• Commit to a minimum weekly shift of three hours.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support the mission of Hillcrest Transitional Housing in our interactions with shoppers, donors, staff, and other volunteers.
• Sort, price, tag, and merchandise books as instructed by management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly display area and sorting area.

Benefits

• Build relationships within a community of like-minded volunteers.
• 25% discount at thrift stores, with proper identification and being listed as a recurring volunteer.
• Qualify for the 50% monthly volunteer discount day (1 day a month as listed on our calendar).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed