The ReStore is a great place to work or volunteer! We are currently hiring for the following positions. If you are interested in any of these positions, or in volunteering, please contact John Grossman.

You can also download our job application form or our volunteer application form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Benefits to all ReStore volunteers: The satisfaction of providing a valuable community service. Retail and nonprofit work experience. Participation in a ReStore discount program.

1. Special Events Staff. Opportunity available all seasons; volunteers contacted when events are scheduled.

Description: Provide staffing and organizational help during special events. Examples of special events include workshops and the ReStore presence at the Western Mass. Home Show.

Requirements:

• Good with people
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and the ability to communicate it to others

2. Deconstruction Services. Opportunity available all seasons; volunteers contacted when new project available.

Description: Help remove usable materials from buildings as part of our Deconstruction Team.

Requirements:

• Physically able to lift heavy objects (75 pounds) on a regular, repeated basis, and to move freely (including twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, etc.)
• Home improvement experience a plus
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and the ability to communicate it to others

3. Staff Assistant Extraordinaire. Opportunity available all seasons; Tues.-Sat.

Description: Work alongside ReStore staff. Responsibilities include setting up displays, keeping the store clean, answering the phone and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Good with people
• Physically able to lift heavy objects (75 pounds) on a regular, repeated basis, and to move freely (including twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, etc.)
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and the ability to communicate it to others

4. Truck Helper. Opportunity available all seasons; Tues.-Fri.

Description: Ride with the ReStore Driver to pick up or deliver building materials; load and un-load the truck. Ensure safe conditions for employees and the public.

Requirements:

• Physically able to lift heavy objects (75 pounds) on a regular, repeated basis, and to move freely
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and the ability to communicate it to others

5. Merchandiser. Opportunity available all seasons; volunteers contacted when needed.

Description: Do you enjoy organizing? Help is sometimes needed un-packing and displaying the diverse products we receive at the ReStore. Build beautiful displays, create clear signage, and help us make an easy-shopping environment for our customers!

Requirements:

• Retail experience a plus
• Physically able to lift moderately heavy objects (25 pounds) on a regular, repeated basis, and to move freely
• General computer experience; graphic design experience a plus
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and the ability to communicate it to others

6. Media Maker. Opportunity available all seasons; volunteers contacted when needed.

Description: Do you enjoy working with media such as photography, audio and video? We need you! We have many projects requiring the touch of a creative soul.

Requirements:

• Eye for detail
• Photo equipment (we reimburse for pre-approved supply costs)
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and the ability to communicate it to others

7. Tinkerer's Treat. Opportunity available all seasons.

Description: Perfect for those handy-people who enjoy making useful things out of other things. Value-added projects are those that combine ReStore materials into new and interesting products that could be sold here! For example, would you enjoy making a dressing screen out of folding doors? How about a table out of a bowling alley? The possibilities are endless.

Requirements:

• A creative mind
• Self-sufficient; requiring little supervision
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and ability to communicate it to others

8. Green Thumb. Opportunity available during the growing season.

Description: Work outside! Help beautify the ReStore by landscaping around the buildings and caring for the adopted terrace at the intersection of Albany and St. James Streets.

Requirements:

• Good with plants
• Previous landscape experience a plus
• Dedication to the ReStore mission and ability to communicate it to others

Download a printable version of volunteer opportunities (pdf file).

Download a printable volunteer timesheet (pdf file) .