Love Habitat? Interested in a long term volunteer position? The ReStore could be the place for you!

The cashier is a volunteer position responsible for the processing and accepting of payments for purchase of items, answering general questions about the store and merchandise, and welcoming and assisting customers. This position answers to the ReStore staff and manager. The cashier must be available to volunteer 2-3 days, or 10-15 hours, each week. This position is ideal for someone retired or otherwise able to make a long term (6+ months) commitment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Operate a cash register to document sale of merchandise. Refer to established pricing schedules and office records to verify pricing.
• Process cash, credit card and check transactions, following established procedures for each type of sale.
• Keep up to date on methods of pricing, inventory and procedures.
• Greet customers, answer questions and provide assistance as needed.
• Answer telephone and provide store information, directions, etc. to callers.
• Maintain orderly and clean purchase and showroom areas.
• Apply pricing stickers to merchandise following pricing procedures.
• Direct pricing and operation questions to Store Manager or designated staff.
• Regularly communicate with Store Manger regarding sales issues and problems.
• Recommend new/better methods of completing assigned tasks as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a retail/warehouse environment and requires the ability to operate a cash register and accurately make change.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a retail store environment is ideal
• Have the ability to make change and operate a cash register
• Willing to work closely with staff, and have strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Able to pass a background check and provide professional references.
• Able to commit to 2-3 days (10-15 hours) per week, for a minimum of 6 months
• The volunteer must be dedicated to the mission of South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.

For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator at addie@spshabitat.org

Last but not least, the back deck!

With the dedication ceremony merely weeks away, volunteers and members of the partner families are busy painting and putting the finishing touches on the homes at Shepherd’s Grove. Two of the houses have been painted so far, one is half-way done, and the last two are on track to get painted this coming weekend. Now it’s all about the details; painting the trim, building the rear decks, installing the mail boxes, and cleaning up the interiors to make them move-in ready. The change in the weather has bolstered everyone’s spirits too, and today, workers took advantage of the sunshine to eat lunch outdoors and soak up some rays!

Soon-to-be homeowners Aaron, Trisha, and Amanda break for lunch.

Please join us this Saturday, May 5, 2012,  for our third annual Birdhouses and Barbecue down at the ReStore. Last years event was a huge success with over 40 birdhouses built and painted on that day. The cost of the event is $5 per birdhouses built, the barbecue lunch is free for everyone. Bring the kids down and create mom a unique Mother’s day gift she will not soon forget. All proceeds from the event go straight into our building project!

Please join us for the official Dedication of Homes at our

Shepherd’s Grove development in Tumwater.

The ceremony will take place at Shepherd’s Grove,

on Saturday, June 16th, 2012, beginning at 10:30 AM.

Because your support made this project possible, we invite you

to be present as our partner families receive the keys to their new homes.

We at South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity are proud to participate in the 2012 South Sound Green Tour, on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 & 22.Our Shepherd’s Grove site will be one of 18 homes and buildings showcasing the best in sustainable design and construction in the South Sound Region. The theme “Sustainable is Attainable – It’s Easier than You Think!” highlights the comfort and affordability of sustainable lifestyles both at home and at work. Interested in taking the tour? Learn more at: www.SouthSoundGreenTour.org

On Saturday we hosted our second ReStore Academy class. ReStore volunteer Don Robinson taught the class on how to properly install a window commonly found in the ReStore. Since our windows can come without a flange and can sometimes be tricky to install, this class was great.

When asked, one attendee stated, “The class was outstanding. I really learned a lot more than I thought I would coming into it.”.

The ReStore does plan on hosting these courses once a month. Our next class slated to be held at the end of April will be an electrical class on how to install light and a two switches being taught by Sam’s Electric. For more information on the ReStore Academy, please email Caleb White, ReStore Manager at caleb@spshabitat.org

Save the date for our 2nd Annual Faith Breakfast, Thursday April 19th, 7:30-9am at The Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd!!! Join us in fellowship and hear about all our current projects and the wrapping up of Shepherd’s Grove in Tumwater. If you are interested in being a table captain please contact Rachael Lundmark at 360-956-3456 x 6. Tables seat eight and space is limited. We look forward to seeing you there.

Whirlpool does a lot for South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity. They donate appliances for our homes, free of charge. On occasion we will get a special gift from them. That gift comes in the donation of appliances for the sole purpose of selling them in our ReStore. As you may know, all proceeds from sales at the ReStore go directly to our building projects. So large donation of appliances can go a long way in our mission to provide housing for the low income.

This past February, Whirlpool made a great donation of ranges and range hoods to the ReStore. These brand new products are marked to half of what they are retail! With such great savings you can win by saving a ton of money during your kitchen remodel all while giving back to Habitat for Humanity. So thank you Whirlpool for continuing to give back year after year. These items will go fast, so hurry down to the store while you can. We are opened EVERYDAY from 9:00 Am – 6:00 PM.

At the ReStore we are always trying to find ways to better educate our customers and the general public about recycling and ways to reuse items. This led us to start a new free series at the ReStore, the ReStore Academy! The academy will be monthly to semi-monthly classes taught by real contractors or experts in their fields. It will allow you to learn how to install a door or window, or some creative uses of recycled materials for those creative people!

Right now we have two classes accepting participants, which are listed below: If you are interested attending this free class please RSVP to Caleb White, Restore Manager, by sending an email to caleb@spshabitat.org

Installing a Door taught by Warren Anderson of Anderson Construction, Saturday, February 25th from 11AM – 1PM.

Window Installation and Techniques taught by Don Robinson, Saturday, March 24th from 11AM – 1PM.

If you are interested attending this free class please RSVP to Caleb White, Restore Manager, by sending an email to caleb@spshabitat.org