Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Halethorpe ReStore with Habitat for Humanity of Chesapeake!
This opportunity is for the Morning Shift from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
IMPORTANT DRESS CODE - WINTER UPDATE:
We strongly recommend dressing in layers! The ReStore is NOT temperature controlled. As the weather gets colder, so does the warehouse.
If you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason, please do so within 48 hours of your shift.
- Go to “Opportunity Responses”, find the shift and select “Unregister” from the drop-down menu and “Yes” to confirm.
WHAT TO EXPECT VOLUNTEERING AT THE RESTORE
- Volunteers must sign in on the i-Pad kiosk at the beginning of the volunteer shift and sign out before leaving. If you need help, please find a ReStore Manager or employee to ask for assistance.
- Volunteers must be 14 or older to participate. Volunteers 14-15 years old must be accompanied by a chaperone. Volunteers 16 years or older do not need a chaperone.
- ReStore’s are a retail and warehouse environment with constantly changing inventory and projects.
- Volunteers should be prepared to perform tasks as part of the larger team. At times, you may work independently on daily projects.
- Water is provided. Bringing a refillable water bottle is recommended.
DRESS CODE
- Sturdy closed-footed shoes (NO Crocs).
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dirty. As a safety consideration, avoid loose-fitting or baggy clothes.
- Provided volunteer apron with Habitat ReStore logo.
VOLUNTEER TASKS
Tasks may vary based on available projects during your volunteer shift. Potential tasks may include:
- Receiving donations.
- Loading and unloading trucks.
- Assembling donated products.
- Stocking store shelves.
- Sorting materials (hardware, tile, tools, etc.).
- Merchandising (building and creating displays).
- Pricing inventory.
- Assisting with sales.
- Greeting and customer service.
- Basic maintenance (sweeping, cleaning and organizing aisles).
- DIY projects
- Painting
- And much more!
CELL PHONE POLICY
Because cell phone usage poses a safety hazard on ReStore sites, we ask that there is no active usage during your volunteer shift. We encourage you to take pictures, as soon as you do, please put your phone away. If you need to take a call, please take a step outside.
