Volunteer: Community Event VolunteerPosition Overview: The Event Volunteer is a volunteer position that represents Basic Needs Thrift Shop at community events in order to spread awareness of the shop, its mission, and opportunities to be involved. Key Responsibilities: Positively represent Basic Needs Thrift Shop through interactions at public events Accurately convey the mission and needs of Stone Soup Thrift Shop Work alongside other event volunteers to have informative conversations with event attendees Record volunteer hoursImpact of Role: Representing Basic Needs Thrift Shop at events helps spread the word about the shop, its mission, and its ongoing needs. Nearly 50% of all proceeds are donated back into the community, so your work supports a variety of local causes in addition to connecting customers to quality, inexpensive clothing and household items. Support: The Event Volunteer will report to and be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. Schedule and Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a shift during the event. Shift times will vary depending on the event but are typically 2-4 hours. Most events take place in South St. Paul and the surrounding community. Most events occur on evenings and weekends. Skills and Qualifications: Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences Friendly demeanor and willingness to talk to people in an event setting Understanding of Basic Needs Thrift Shop’s mission and work An orientation and all job-specific training will be provided!Benefit to Volunteer: Be part of a community-minded team working for a common mission Meet new people while benefiting the community Use your skills and gain new skills in a fun environmentDoes this sound like a good fit? Contact the Basic Needs Thrift Shop Volunteer Coordinator, Sofia Brown, at (651) 458-9786 or volunteermgr@basicneedsmn.org to learn more or submit an application.
Nonprofit: Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County Position Overview: The Event Volunteer is a volunteer position that represents Basic Needs Thrift Shop at community events in order to spread awareness of the shop, its mission, and opportunities to be involved. Key Responsibilities: Positively represent Basic Needs Thrift Shop through interactions at public events Accurately convey the mission and needs of Stone Soup Thrift Shop Work alongside other event volunteers to have informative conversations with event attendees Record volunteer hoursImpact of Role: Representing Basic Needs Thrift Shop at events helps spread the word about the shop, its mission, and its ongoing needs. Nearly 50% of all proceeds are donated back into the community, so your work supports a variety of local causes in addition to connecting customers to quality, inexpensive clothing and household items. Support: The Event Volunteer will report to and be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. Schedule and Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a shift during the event. Shift times will vary depending on the event but are typically 2-4 hours. Most events take place in South St. Paul and the surrounding community. Most events occur on evenings and weekends. Skills and Qualifications: Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences Friendly demeanor and willingness to talk to people in an event setting Understanding of Basic Needs Thrift Shop’s mission and work An orientation and all job-specific training will be provided!Benefit to Volunteer: Be part of a community-minded team working for a common mission Meet new people while benefiting the community Use your skills and gain new skills in a fun environmentDoes this sound like a good fit? Contact the Basic Needs Thrift Shop Volunteer Coordinator, Sofia Brown, at (651) 458-9786 or volunteermgr@basicneedsmn.org to learn more or submit an application.
Nonprofit: Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55071 Allow Groups: Yes |