RETAIL STORE VOLUNTEERS - 3 LOCATONS- MUST BE 55 +

Tacoma WA

Description

This is a nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home. Below you will find some unique volunteer opportunities and at the same know that you are helping someone. Many of these opportunities are in Tacoma, Lakewood and Puyallup. Store Volunteers This non-profit has three retail outlet in Pierce County - Tacoma, Lakewood, and Puyallup. Each Store sells new and gently used home improvement items to the public at low and reduced costs. All items are donated to the store, and all proceeds go directly to support Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity's construction operations. Store volunteers serve as Customer-Service Assistants (assisting customers with purchases) and Warehouse Associates (preparing merchandise for sale [cleaning and reconditioning], pricing items, and stocking merchandise. Store Shifts: Monday through Saturday Morning (9am-1pm) Afternoon (2pm-6pm) Locations: Tacoma - Lakewood - Puyallup What to Wear: • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Boots or tennis shoes preferred. • Shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops). • You may wear shorts as long as they are knee length. • Clothing that is appropriate to be worn in a customer service environment. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and older have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. In 2016, Pierce County volunteers served 89,000 hours...what a positive effect this has in the community! Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, truck assistants, retail assistants, assemble furniture in a fully equipped build shop), administrative/clerical assistants, assisting immigrants, English as a Second Language (ESL), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups and success coaches, construction volunteers (no experience required), and Immigration Intern, throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham and Lakewood area. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities. RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves. INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We can get you connected before or after the holidays, just let us know. Thank you!