"Providing affordable housing to the Rogue Valley since 1987"
Admin Office (541)779-1983
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ReStore Volunteers
We are closely monitoring local and state COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of our staff and volunteers. Review our safety protocols here.
Restore Volunteers are needed at this time - please call the office at (541) 779-1983 to schedule an Orientation before registering to volunteer.
***At this time orientations are by appointment only. Please call or email Katrina at the contact info below to schedule.
Sign up for a Volunteer Orientation Training to learn more about volunteering at our ReStore by clicking the calendar link above and registering. Orientations are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 5:30pm at our Admin Office located at 2201 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford. If this time does not work for you please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Katrina Caudill at habitatvc@roguevalleyhabitat.org or (541) 779 - 1983.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and minors must have a parent or guardian present at our orientation to sign a release of liability.
ReStore Volunteer Opportunities
Our store is a vital part of the Habitat for Humanity model and essential to our success. It also offers the most flexible volunteer opportunity. The ReStore is open Monday - Saturday from 8am-5pm.
All court ordered community service will be completed in our ReStore.
Listed below are some of the volunteer opportunities at the ReStore:
Merchandising - Front of the Store
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Sort, clean, assemble, and prepare merchandise for pricing by staff
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Place merchandise on store shelves
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Keep work area neat and clean
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Assist customers and donors
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Keep sales area neat and orderly
Skills:
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Enjoy working with the public
Donations - Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays 10am-4pm
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Receive and unload donations
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Move merchandise from the loading dock into the store
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Sort, clean, assemble, and prepare merchandise for pricing by staff
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Place merchandise in sales areas
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Load sold items into customer vehicles
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Keep work area neat and clean
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Assist customers and donors
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Clean sales area and loading dock
Skills:
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Enjoy working with the public
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Ability to lift and carry heavy items, using hand trucks, dollies, and carts
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Familiarity with simple tools
Cashier
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Greet customers entering ReStore
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Operate cash register and credit/debit machine
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Answer telephone
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Keep checkout and entrance area neat and clean
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Assist customers and donors
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Help process merchandise
Skills:
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Enjoy working with the public
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100 hours of volunteering with Rogue Valley Habitat
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Must be 18 years of age of older
Cleaning Person
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Sweep sales area, entry, and front sidewalk
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Wash windows
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Clean bathrooms and volunteer break area
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Wash dishes and clean sink
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Assist with tidying and cleaning merchandise and sales floor
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Assist customers and donors
Skills:
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Ability to lift up to twenty pounds
Appliance Inspector
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Test donated appliances
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Describe appliance condition
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Price and place on sales floor
Skills:
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Familiarity with household appliances and ability to test their basic functions
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Ability to move appliances using hand trucks and dollies
Become a Core Volunteer!
Rogue Valley Habitat Core Volunteers are critical to our work. We rely heavily on this special group of individuals who devote their time and services on a long-term and regular basis to all areas of Habitat. If you are looking for a way to make a tangible impact in our community, we welcome you to join our Core Volunteer team!
Interested in becoming a Core Volunteer?
Attend a Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our program and available positions, or email Katrina Caudill at habitatvc@roguevalleyhbitat.org with any questions.
As a Core Volunteer, you make all we do possible, and in return, you'll reap numerous benefits:
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Enjoy camaraderie with fellow volunteers.
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Develop new skills.
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Impact the lives of future homeowners.
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Habitat Volunteer Swag
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20% ReStore Discount (after 25 hours of volunteerism)
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Be invited to volunteer BBQs and recognition events.