About
This volunteer position is responsible for assisting the ReStore Donation Pick-Up Drivers in the day-to-day operations of our ReStores and truck routes. Volunteers will spend most of the time on our trucks with our drivers and assisting with donation pick-ups in the community by loading and unloading the vehicles before dropping them off at the ReStores at the end of the shift. Please note: We do not enter residences. All items are already outdoors and ready to be loaded onto the truck.
- Must commit to at least one weekly shift, the same day each week for a minimum of 6 months (Ex: You volunteer every Wednesday starting at the same store from 11am-4pm)
- Willing to work in a setting that is constantly physically demanding.
- Must pass a background check, complete an online orientation, and attend a New Volunteer Training shift.
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
If you are interested in helping, please let us know! Contact the Volunteer Programs Team at volunteer@habitatportlandregion.org.
Must be fully vaccinated to participate
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
- Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
- Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.