We are very excited that you want to help those in our community by volunteering with us. Our Habitat ReStore is a retail outlet that sells reusable and surplus building materials, furntiure, applicances and more to the public at a fraction of the original price. It provides an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of landfills while at the same time, providing a source of funds to support Habitat Broward's mission to build homes, communities and hope.
The Habitat Broward ReStore needs you!
We are looking for regular and consistent volunteers to assist staff in our Main Store and Annex/Warehouse (both at the same address). We need one person per shift for each of the Volunteer positions below:
- Annex General Assistant: loading vehicles, sizing and stocking hurricane panels (shutters), parking lot maintenance, general building maintenance/cleaning. Must be able to work in a non-air conditioned environment and lift 75-100 lbs.
- Annex Ticket Writer: answering the phone, organizing products, sweeping/cleaning. Must be friendly with good handwriting and basic math skills.
- Main Store General Assistant: unloading customer donations, loading vehicles, unloading delivery trucks, parking lot maintenance, general store maintenance/cleaning. Must be able to lift 75-100 lbs.
Individual volunteer opportunities are available Monday - Saturday, between 10:00am and 6:00pm. There are 2 shifts per day: "AM" (10am-2pm) and "PM" (2pm-6-pm). You can sign up for one or both shifts per day depending on your availability! Please note: if completing college/university community service hours, you must register via the calendar in order to receive documentation of your service.
SKILLED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! There is also a need for "handy", skilled individuals to help repair and/or rebuild furniture! If you are a handy, fix it type person, please contact us at volunteer@habitatbroward.org for more information.
If you want to make an impact in your community in a long-lasting way, try something new, learn new skills or contribute with your experience while having fun in a way you may not have thought of, this opportunity is right for you!
Age requirement: All ReStore volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS: Application approval is required prior to registration. Please complete the Court Ordered Community Service Application located here and contact volunteer@habitatbroward.org, for more information about completing your hours with Habitat Broward.
TO VOLUNTEER: CLICK ON THE DATE THAT YOU PLAN TO VOLUNTEER WITH US IN THE CALENDAR BELOW. THEN SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND COMPLETE THE REQUIRED REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND THE ONLINE WAIVER. THEN CLICK ON THE 'I am not a robot' BOX AND THEN THE GREEN 'Submit' BOX. YOU ARER ALL SET. COME ON THE DAY YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU CANNOT SIGN UP ON A PARTICULAR DAY, WE ARE EITHER CLOSED OR ALL OF THE VOLUNTEER SPOTS ARE FILLED. THANK YOU!
Habitat Broward ReStore
505 West Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
