Summary

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. We are expanding and reaching out to community members to Volunteer their time with us in our Warehouse .

Description

Volunteer Role : Habitat Donation Processing Support  Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families. To learn more, visit https://habitatgta.ca/. 

Habitat ReStore is a chain of non-profit home improvement retail stores with 10 locations across the Greater Toronto Area, owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity GTA. We sell home furnishings, appliances, and other renovation materials at a fraction of the price. Our items are donated from businesses and individuals and undergo inspection and testing to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.

What you need to know:

  • An on-line orientation session is required before your first volunteer shift.
  • All volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old.
  • Volunteers under the age of 18 require a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Shifts are self-scheduled via Online Registration. 
  • Volunteer shift is 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds with use of equipment, (pump truck, electronic lift )and be on your feet for several hours at a time. 
  • Volunteers are required to wear CSA approved green label safety shoes. (If needed are available onsite for volunteers).

Central Distribution Center Location: (101 Alexdon road, North York, ON M3J 2B5)

Position Responsibilities:

  • Organizing Inventory: Sorting and arranging products for easy access and retrieval.
  • Packaging Operations: Preparing products for shipment with appropriate packaging.
  • Setting Prices: Applying accurate pricing information to products.
  • Loading and Unloading Trucks: Safely handling the movement of goods onto and off trucks.
  • Skid Wrapping: Securing goods onto pallets using wrapping techniques.
  • Material Management: Handling materials within the warehouse efficiently.
  • Cleaning Items: Ensuring products and work areas are clean and organized.

Position Benefits:

  • Gain practical experience.
  • Meet new people and network with like-minded individuals.
  • Give back to your community and help raise funds for affordable home ownership.
  • Help the environment by giving new life to gently used resources.
  • Letters of confirmation for hours volunteered (Minimum 40 hours for this) Please provide one weeks notice for the letter.

Ready to get started in making a difference in the lives of families? Click Here  Choose a date and time for your Orientation. Then follow the prompts to become a Habitat GTA volunteer!

Habitat for Humanity GTA is an Equal Opportunity employer, we support Diversity, Inclusion and representation of the people, Organizations, and communities we work with and serve. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. If you require accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact our volunteer service team. Volunteer@habitatgta.ca or call 4167557353 (Ext 2275)