Opportunity Details
Hanover 9/11 Day of Service: Habitat ReStore in Mechanicsville
Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat International and is responsible for Hanover and King William Counties. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. It was established in 2005 to provide a self-sustaining funding source to Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity.
Groups and individuals come together for a day of work in our ReStore. It is the perfect opportunity for a group of friends, coworkers or organization! We can take groups or individuals, up to 5 people. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Schedule:
Store hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are looking for a group of volunteers willing to work a shift from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 11, 2025.
- Personal belongings may be left in the employee area.
- Failure to show up on a scheduled day may result in their termination of volunteer status.
- If you need to cancel, please do so 24 hours in advance to allow other volunteers to fill the opening.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect donations carefully and enforce requirements tactfully.
- Clean and help price incoming materials, following established pricing procedures and criteria.
- Organize and set up materials for sale in an orderly and appealing manner using warehouse material handling equipment as needed.
- Straighten and clean displays, restocking out-of-place items.
- Maintain orderly and clean work area.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and assist as needed.
- Load and unload vehicles receiving or delivering materials to/from the Restore.
- When requested, assist the driver when picking up material at donor sites.
- Detailed instructions are given for each new assignment. As the person becomes familiar with procedures, more unsupervised judgment and decision-making duties are given. The work is subject to review as needed by the ReStore Manager and Assistant Manager.
Qualifications:
- Must be flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to advocate the mission of Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity.
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., with assistance.
- Must be comfortable with the use and operation of warehouse material handling equipment such as a hand truck or dolly.
- Demonstrate a history of being a self-starter.
ReStore volunteers are expected to:
- Punch in and out at the time-recording system (including any breaks)
- Arrive on time for the scheduled shift and do not leave early
- Dress appropriately
- Baggy clothes, open toe-shoes, or jewelry could create safety hazards in the store
- No revealing or vulgar clothing should be worn (shorts must be a suitable length)
- No smoking on the premises
- No working while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- No loitering around doorways or in the restrooms
- No cell phones while working
- Notify a Store Manager when an assigned task is completed and get a new task
- Keep areas clean and neat
- Cooperate with Restore staff and other volunteers
- No abusive language or misbehavior
- Use common sense at all times and be mindful of the safety of others
If at any time a volunteer violates these expectations, Hanover and King William Habitat may terminate the volunteer status. If volunteer status is terminated, all hours accrued will not be counted towards any court-ordered service.
Store Policies a Volunteer Needs to Know:
Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We accept:
- Appliances (good working condition, no more than 10 years old)
- Flooring
- Cabinets
- Lighting
- Building Materials
- Tiles (complete boxes)
- Windows/Doors
- Gently Used Furniture (no rips, stains, odors, or pet hair)
- Home Décor
- Hardware
We do NOT accept:
- TVs
- Clothing
- Mattresses
- Computers
- Paint
- Sheet Glass
- Dishwashers
- Books
- Individual Tile
All donations should be taken to the back of the store to be cleaned and priced before being put on the floor for sale. Donations may be denied if their condition does not meet standards or are unsellable. Some items, if they contain metals, may be put in the recycling bin.
All donations are property of Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity and cannot be given to staff, volunteers or customers. Donated items must be available for purchase 24 hours before a volunteer or staff member may purchase them at the listed price.
Receipts are available for any donor. The valuation of the donation is the sole responsibility of the donor. If the donor declines a formal receipt, the Non-Receipt Ledger will be completed to ensure the chain of custody is properly followed.
We accept cash or charge. Every attempt is made to verify an appliance is in working condition. A customer has 3 days to verify if it works. If it doesn’t, they may bring it back for either an exchange or a refund.
If a customer is unable to pick up their items immediately, they must leave their phone number and plan to pick them up within 3 business days of their purchase. If it is not picked up in 3 business days, the item will go back on the sales floor, without a refund.
General Safety:
Safety at the ReStore is a priority and responsibility of every Manager, employee, and volunteer. Safety should not be seen as an end goal, but rather a constant work in progress. Management is responsible for monthly checklists and any building issues regarding the safety of the staff, customers, and volunteers. All staff and volunteers are responsible for addressing daily safety issues and correcting any violations as soon as possible.
Training and Equipment:
Certain equipment and machinery can only be used by staff and volunteers who have been trained. This equipment includes:
- Forklift, cardboard compactor, any ReStore vehicle, any power tool, any other tool or equipment at the manager’s discretion, ReStore truck
Housing & Homelessness
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:18+
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