Volunteer with Washington CASH

July 29, 2010 1 Comment

“Ventures” Retail Incubator Volunteer

Description: Ventures volunteers welcome and wait on visitors, talk with them about items in the store, sell a wide variety of products, provide information and printed materials about Washington CASH, “Ventures” products, services, upcoming events and be an important “public face” for the organization.

Summary of Responsibilities:

*Responsibilities vary depending on a volunteer’s experience, interest, and physical capacities*

• With direction from the Ventures managers, and working collaboratively with other volunteers, sell a wide variety of gift items including books, jewelry, cards, accessories, artist created item, coffee, tea and snacks.

• Wait on all visitors to Ventures with a gracious and welcoming approach.

• Be familiar with and enthusiastic about Ventures merchandise and client services, and promote Washington CASH programs, services, history and mission.

• Clean and organize displays, back stock and beverages.

• Abide by all Washington CASH policies and procedures, and Code of Conduct. Reports to: Miriam Works and Tammy James, Retail Incubator Managers

Time Commitment:

• Participation in one volunteer orientation and up to four on site training sessions

• Minimum of one 4-hour shift per week. Example: 1st shift 11:00-3:00, 2nd Shift 2:00- 6:00

• Three month time commitment

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills

• Ability and willingness to handle a variety of tasks

• Ability to deal cheerfully with large volumes of people during events, tours etc.

• Ability to work a dependable schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, depending on volunteer’s availability

• Ability to multi-task–working on a variety of tasks simultaneously while remaining organized and providing welcoming customer service.

• Interest in and enthusiasm for WACASH and its mission

• An understanding and respect for diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions and values and ability to interact with a variety of people

§ Previous retail experience desirable but not required

Benefits:

Join a community of courageous and empowered individuals working toward economic self-sufficiency through small business ownership and contribute to a vibrant local economy and thriving neighborhoods.

Contact Mary Eriksson-Humphrey at mary@washingtoncash.org or (206) 352-1945, x240 to get involved!

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