Habitat

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About the Company

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region, and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 25 new communities, empowering more than 500 families. To learn more, visit https://habitatgta.ca/.

Job Description

To support our homebuilding efforts, Habitat for Humanity GTA operates Habitat ReStore—a network of social enterprise home improvement retail stores across the Greater Toronto Area. These stores collect and sell new and gently used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials at a fraction of their original price.  Volunteers play a vital role in extending the life of these items, helping to reduce unnecessary waste and lower our collective carbon footprint.  

As a ReStore volunteer, you help Habitat GTA build strength, stability, and independence for families in our community. Since 1988, we’ve built 25 new communities and provided over 500 families with affordable homes.  Every item sold at ReStore—whether a light fixture, couch, or door—helps fund this mission and brings us closer to a world where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up product displays and merchandising
• Pricing, assembling, and repairing donated items   
• Greeting customers and providing service in-store and by phone (e.g., donation inquiries, promotions) 
• Supporting our eCommerce platform by staging items, taking photos, and posting listings online   

Qualifications

This role involves regular movement, including walking, standing, sitting, and using stairs. You may occasionally be asked to help lift heavier items, such as furniture or appliances, using equipment like pump trucks and carts. If you're ever unsure or uncomfortable with a task, please speak with a staff member—we’re here to support you!  

Please note: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and are required to wear CSA approved green label safety shoes while volunteering. Safety shoes are available for borrow in a range of sizes at each location.  

Come with a willingness to learn from experienced volunteers and staff and to work as part of a team. A positive attitude, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a sense of humour is always key! Tasks are not always glamorous, so be prepared to do a variety of things. 

Additional Information

There are 4 ReStore locations which welcome new volunteers:  

• East York: 155 Bermondsey Road 
• Oshawa: 200 John Street, West 
• Etobicoke: 700 Kipling Avenue 
• North York: 55 Orfus Road 

Time Commitment: Minimum 15 hours per month

How to Apply

Send your application to Bonnie Guy, Volunteer Resources Specialist, Bonnie.Guy@habitatgta.ca.