Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

Help Habitat for Humanity with coverage of the ReStore Donation Hotline! The ReStore Donation Hotline schedules free pick-ups for donations of furniture, appliances, and other home improvement items, as well as answering incoming questions about donating.

Donation Hotline Representatives make the ReStore a place donors want to come back and donate to. They maintain high customer satisfaction with their exceptional problem-solving and conversational skills.

Responsibilities

Answer phones, interacting with donors in a friendly and helpful mannerAssist donors by answering screening questions about potential donationsLog all donor interactionsRespond to and compose emails for donors

Qualifications

Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of timeExcellent customer service and communication skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to follow directions and adapt to changes in programming

Commitment

One shift per week, or every other week, for a minimum of 3 monthsShifts run from 9am-1pm, MondaysWe ask that volunteers commit to volunteering for a full shift

Training: New volunteers receive on-the-job training with Donations staff

Sign up for a shift by visiting https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com and look for any shifts titled "ReStore Donation Hotline Coverage."

Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations.

Volunteers are needed to:

Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floor

Position Requirements:

Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)

Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays. 

Volunteers receive 10% off ReStore purchases!

Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up.

Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift.

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help at our Sun Prairie construction site, building affordable housing! No prior experience is needed - all the tools and training are available on site. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Volunteers must be 18 or older; flexible and willing to be trained; and comfortable standing/working for the duration of the full shift. 

Please visit our VolunteerHub website to view current construction volunteer opportunities and sign up today: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com. You will be able to view all construction opportunities throughout Dane County along with ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922.