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Volunteering at the Habitat ReStore
 The Habitat ReStore couldn't exist without the help of volunteers. Please consider giving a little of your time to help this worthy project. Your efforts will help Habitat for Humanity make a difference in the lives of Dane County residents!
Wanted: Crew Leader
The Warehouse Manager will work with and lead volunteers in a physically demanding capacity involving the processing of donations, stocking products, and operating a forklift and box truck. Qualified candidates must be able to lift up to 70 pounds on a regular basis, possess a valid drivers’ license and be able to tolerate exposure to extremes in weather (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.). Previous forklift experience / certification a plus. This is a part-time position, consisting of approximately 30 hours per week. This individual is eligible for pro-rated benefits must be available to work Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Call the Habitat ReStore for more information.
Meet Our Volunteers!
Check out our Volunteer Profiles which are updated each month. Then return to this page to become a volunteer yourself!
To sign up to volunteer, or for more information, stop by the Habitat ReStore or call us at (608) 661-2813. You can download and fill out this Volunteer Form (PDF format) and send it to the Habitat ReStore.
You can also visit the Dane County Habitat for Humanity website for more information about other volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity.
For more information, contact the Restore's Volunteer Coordinator, Kathleen Van Den Wymelenberg, at volunteers@restoredane.org.
General Volunteer Opportunities
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"As a volunteer, I appreciate the nature of how you all run the Habitat ReStore business. You provide a warm and caring atmosphere for all the volunteers! Your organization has save more than old housing materials, because in a way, you have helped to save souls like me. To give oneself continues to be for me a way of doing God's will and recharges my spirit. Thanks for caring!"
— Anonymous
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We have an ongoing need for volunteers for regular weekly shifts Wednesday through Saturday,
(9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.), in the following areas:
Warehouse
- Prepare, stock, and display donated materials
- Pricing
- Keep Habitat ReStore clean
- Assist in loading purchases
- Work with Sales and with Pickup as needed
Sales and Cashier
- Greet customers
- Interact with customers in a friendly and helpful manner
- Respond to customer questions
- Assist customers in locating and loading materials
- Coordinate with Warehouse to keep shelves stocked
- Operate cash register
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"I realize that filling my time with work to pay the bills and recreate to entertain myself was not enough to be happy. Since becoming a Habitat ReStore volunteer, I find myself more productive at work, more joyous at play, and am amazed that I am part of a group of cool people so generously dedicated to helping others."
— David Redwine
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Pickup
- Collect donations
- Quality control responsibility
- Load, secure, transport, and unload donations
- Maintain loading area
- Maintain vehicles (preventive)
Deconstruction Opportunities
Deconstruction volunteers are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Weekly commitment is appreciated but not required. For more information read our So you want to be a Deconstruction Volunteer Flyer (PDF). If interested, contact the Deconstruction Manager at (608) 661-2813 or email at: deconstruction@restoredane.org.
Deconstruction Volunteers:
- Remove reusable materials including wood flooring, cabinets, doors, etc.
- Load and unload truck
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