Looking for a rewarding new way to share your talents?

Volunteers are vital to keep the ReStore operating as a successful retail outlet. If you have the time and desire to help, you can click on a volunteer title below to find more information on opportunities at the ReStore. Volunteer Sign up is quick, easy and at your fingertips right now.

Start with a Volunteer Orientation. All new Coastal Habitat volunteers must attend a Volunteer Orientation session. Check the Coastal Habitat's Calendar of Events section for dates of upcoming orientation sessions.

We need your help to make a positive difference at the Jersey Shore!

You will experience a great sense of pride knowing that you are helping to improve the lives of people in the community. Habitat for Humanity is one of the world’s most respected non-profit organizations; so you can be assured that the work environment will be safe, well-organized and friendly.

Come for a few hours or stay the whole day!

Assorted shift commitments range from 3 to 6 hours. There is plenty to do at any skill level.

• Ambassador
• Appraiser / Pricer
• Book Lover Assistance
• Cashier / Sales Counter Help
• Electronics / Appliance Tester
• Group Volunteer for a day
• Housekeeping and merchandising
• Internet Sales Associate
• Music & Movie Lover Assistance
• Phone Customer Service & Scheduler
• ReStore Reporter
• Sales Associate
 

AMBASSADOR - Hours: 1 - 4 hours per month.
The purpose of the ReStore Ambassador program is primarily to spread the word about the ReStore through all communities in eastern Monmouth County and surrounding areas. An ambassador will be responsible for an individual convenient town. An attractive feature of the role is that it can be performed while going about usual activities such as shopping, stopping at the library or town hall, or just reading the newspaper. Materials will be provided to the Ambassadors as occasions arise.
Responsibilities include:
• Post ReStore announcements on community bulletin boards and check that they are current. Such boards might be located in supermarkets, town halls, libraries, recreation centers, and churches and other houses of worship.
• Provide ReStore brochures to locations where pamphlets are made available to the public, such as town halls and libraries. Check periodically to assure that adequate copies remain on display.
• Spread the word about the ReStore to family, friends, neighbors, and people met on a casual basis, letting them know about opportunities to donate, opportunities to buy items at the ReStore at greatly reduced prices, and opportunities to volunteer at the ReStore. Also, remind people that donations to the ReStore are charitable deductions for tax purposes and that the ReStore keeps material out of landfills.
• Watch the local newspaper for information that could be helpful to the ReStore such as going-out-of-business notices, plans to take down buildings, and stores that might be willing to make donations of surplus stock. Clip copies of ReStore ads and articles about the ReStore. This information should be passed to the ReStore manager.
• Identify web sites, blogs, and online forums specific to your town. Post information there whenever possible.

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APPRAISER / PRICER - Hours: flexible Weekdays and Saturday.
Pricers sort, appraise, and price new and used merchandise received from donors for resale. This position is open to experienced ReStore volunteers only. Knowledge in furniture retail store is a big plus. Computer experience is helpful for pricing research. Responsibilities include determining unsalable items for salvage, repair or for transport to more suitable donation sites.
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BOOK LOVERS / ASSISTANCE - Hours: minimum 1 shift per week.
Take charge of our book section. Book donations must be sorted through to determine compliance with our standards. Shelves of books need to be continually organized. This position is a lot of fun for the very organized and knowledgeable book lover.
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CASHIER / COUNTER HELP - Hours: minimum 1 shift per week.
Our cashiers and counter helpers are involved in all front end operations. They are the first and last friendly face of the ReStore. Positive, upbeat attitudes are a must. They greet all customers, answer telephone if needed and take accurate phone messages. They provide general assistance to customers. They operate cash register, handle all charge transactions, accurately count back cash change to customers. They fill out all SOLD forms and make sure each customer understands our sales policies. Required skills include register experience, good math aptitude and great customer service abilities.
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ELECTRONICS / APPLIANCE TESTER - Hours: no minimum - but you must finish any project you start.
Donated electronics and appliances must be tested to the best of our knowledge and ability. A large appliance being returned when it did not work properly, wastes time and labor and most important, it creates a bad shopping experience. Basic knowledge of electronics and small machinery is required.
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GROUP VOLUNTEER - Hours: 4 hour minimum - usually a one time commitment.
The tasks of the group will vary depending on ReStore needs, size and talents of the group. Tasks will be predetermined by management and agreed upon by group before shift. Required is an understanding of the philosophy of Habitat for Humanity, a cooperative and friendly attitude, a willingness to learn and to help others. Depending on ages, a group supervisor may also be a prerequisite.
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HOUSEKEEPING AND MERCHANDISING - Hours: flexible.
Nothing is more important than presenting our merchandise in the cleanest and most professional manner possible. Merchandising and housekeeping tasks help keep our selling floor inviting at all times. Whatever is needed to maintain organization in all the departments and prepare donated merchandise for resale is determined throughout the day by our merchandisers. Duties may also include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting and rearranging display cases. This position is for the person that is self motivated, does not need supervision and can assess situations where their merchandising skills are needed.
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INTERNET SALES ASSOCIATE - Hours: minimum 1 shift per week. Can be a closed end commitment. ie. 3 month association.
We need experienced volunteers to join our new E-Commerce division. You will be responsible for writing brief and accurate descriptions of items to be sold via the Internet, photographing with our digital camera and posting on websites, including eBay, Half.com, Craig's List and Amazon.com. Internet research is required of each posting to create the most accurate listing and pricing. Great volunteer opportunity for someone with writing skills, is computer literate with online commerce experience and has a desire to get involved with a nonprofit organization.
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MUSIC & MOVIE LOVERS / ASSISTANCE - Hours: minimum 1 shift per week.
Take charge of our media section. Video donations must be sorted through to determine compliance with our standards. Shelves of music and video inventory need to be continually organized. This position is a lot of fun for the very organized and knowledgeable music and movie lover.
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PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE & SCHEDULER - Hours: minimum 1 shift per week.
You are the "voice" of the ReStore. First impressions are everything and you are responsible for creating a positive experience with each telephone contact. Phone messages are returned by our most competent customer service volunteers. Returning phone messages include everything from a potential customer seeking general information to scheduling whole house clean outs. This position is reserved for the most professional, upbeat and dependable customer service specialist. At this level, you are responsible for deciding whether to accept a donation from a potential donor. It requires great people skills to reject a donation and still project a positive experience representing Coastal Habitat. Each caller must be handled with all the patience and respect they deserve. Organization skills are a priority. You are responsible for scheduling donation pick-ups and deliveries in the most cost effective manners grouping locations together while considering truck capacity. Neat and legible handwriting is required to fill out schedule forms accurately.
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ReSTORE REPORTER - Hours: 2 - 3 hours a week. Can be a closed end commitment.
Do you have a knack for writing short, catchy articles? Let your inner journalist come out and have fun with this position. Volunteers are needed to write short personal interest articles (averaging 500 words or less) on ReStore relevant topics...how to decorate on a budget, how to choose the right lighting for a room, how to refinish a chair. Or an article can be about different happenings at the ReStore, such as a recent unique donation, a profile of one of our regular customers or volunteers. Writing can be done at home with occasional store visits as needed. If you possess writing skills, have basic computer skills and a desire to produce quality professional marketing pieces, this is the position for you.
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SALES ASSOCIATE - Hours: minimum 1 shift per week.
Join our friendly, energetic sales staff and help keep the store running and the customer buying! Working out on the sales floor can be both challenging and rewarding. Ability to be on your feet for a length of time is essential. Duties include working with other volunteers to manage one or more sections of the sales floor, keeping donations moving out to the customers and the most important job of assisting customers will keep you busy throughout your shift. You must have the ability to work well with the public, display a clean professional image and maintain a pleasant upbeat attitude at all times. An ability to physically help with larger purchases is a plus, but not required.
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