Threads of Hope - Processing Specialist & Food Bank, FARM for ME - Caribou

Related Program: Threads of Hope Thrift Store (Caribou)

Threads of Hope
14 Old Van Buren Road

Caribou, ME

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals; Groups

Position Description: Processing Specialists help Threads of Hope to receive, organize, and display donated items.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, pricing, categorizing, and packing donated items
• Testing small appliances
• Keeping processing area cleaned and picked up

Impact of Opportunity: Processing Specialists play a key role in supporting the daily operations of Threads of Hope and its mission to provide its customers with affordable goods while also raising money to support the Food Bank.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to lift 30 lbs unaided
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to serve independently and collaboratively with attention to detail

Training Offered: Catholic Charities Maine Volunteer Orientation and position-specific training

Time Commitment/Schedule: We are seeking volunteers who are available to come in at least 3-4 hours per week when the store is open (Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm).

Benefits:

• Gain behind-the-scenes experience serving in a positive retail environment

Program Contact: Jill Hotham, at [email protected] or (207) 493-8919

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