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.

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.

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

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.