Donation Aide Volunteer

Do you like sorting & organizing items?

Do you enjoy volunteering & helping those in your community?

Are you looking for a casual (on-call) monthly volunteer placement?

If you said yes to these questions, then we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for YOU!

Catholic Social Service’s Children, Family & Community Service is currently looking for 3 Donation Aide Volunteers.

The ideal candidate would be available to volunteer approximately 4-5 hours per month for 6 months.

If you are someone who enjoys doing good in the community & connecting with others, then this volunteer placement might be the right fit for you!

What you can expect:

• Sort and organize donated items in donation area
• Regularly report on items needed and /or items of excess
• Keep donations in the shelter organized and the area tidy and free of clutter
• Dispose of expired toiletries, outdated items and items that are worm or in poor condition
• Move donations into established bins and labelling bins when required, moving bins to established locations
• Make list of donations and doing inventory when requested
• Have Fun!

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and to be able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Ability to sort and move donations as well as lift boxes that weigh up to 20 pounds
• Assist with doing inventory of donations and updating records if required
• Willingness to travel to central Edmonton and north east Edmonton shelter locations

Volunteer Perks:

• Access to diverse Agency training
• Skill based volunteering which allows volunteers to develop their talents
• Creating new relationships by increasing social connections
• Ability to make recommendations for program development
• Quality supervision and support
• Meaningful recognition
• Reference letters upon completion of 25 hours or more
• Access to the Leisure Discount Program (City of Edmonton)

**Commitment is 6 months

If you are interested in this unique volunteer placement, please start your application today!