Summary: The Donation Transport Volunteer picks up donations from drop locations around Whatcom County. Volunteers commit to maintain between 1-5 donation drop locations: picking up and transporting donations to our B2S warehouse, scheduling pickups and drop offs, keeping the donation drop box and nearby area clean, and helping maintain a good relationship with donation drop host sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Regularly check assigned drop box locations for any donations.
Keep drop boxes and the nearby area clean, picking up any garbage in the immediate area.
Check in with host businesses to see if any problems have been reported.
Coordinate with B2S Program Manager toschedule donation drop off times at the B2S warehouse.
Communicate to the B2S Program Managerthe status of each drop box when checked, including info on any damaged or missing boxes and any problems reported by host businesses.
Requirements:
Valid driver's license
Working cell phone
Able to lift up to 30 pounds
Basic customer service skills and a helpful, friendly manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-directed, willing to take direction and initiative, and be detail oriented
Must respect and maintain confidentiality of clients, donors, and other volunteers.
Training and Supervision: Donation Transport Volunteers will receive in-person training on their first day of service. Follow-up training is available as needed and questions are encouraged. Volunteer is supervised by the Bridge2Services Program Manager.
Evaluation: Informal, verbal evaluation occurs after the first month of service.
Time Commitment:Approximately 1-2 hours per box per week, plus time to drop off donations at the B2S warehouse.
Benefits:
Gain work experience and receive reference upon request
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