Volunteers and Job Training Programs

ReNew’s volunteer and job-training programs provide marketable skills and other employment opportunities for many individuals. The store and deconstruction operations support the local communities by providing additional local jobs and training opportunities. For example, deconstruction projects may employ 3-6 workers for every one employed in a comparable demolition job.
We accept community service volunteers for many positions and also partner with local agencies to structure and provide job training programs in the deconstruction and retail industries.  Please contact us if you would like to be of service in this way.  Some typical jobs and training positions include:

Receiving- Accepts donations from public and ReNew driver.  Cleans, sorts, minor repair/disassembly, prices, and shelves donated items.  Lifting is required.  When not busy with these tasks, this person will clean or organize inventory, help customers with loading purchased items, etc. 

Driver- Screens customer and contractor donation pick-up requests by the acceptance policies.  Exercises discretion in accepting or rejecting items.  This position requires previous experience in the retail store and good interpersonal skills. 

Sales- Has direct contact with customers during retail sales hours.  This person answers customer questions, directs customers to desired products, assists with moving purchase items.  Also answers phone calls, operates cash register and credit card machine, checks voicemail messages and returns phone calls.

Administration- Replies to phone , email, and snail mail messages.  Data entry including updates website, inventory, and Quickbooks. Grant writing and administration of grant projects. And much more.

Outreach- Contacts builders, retailers, vendors and provides information about our services.  Seeks donations from same.  Writes articles, ad copy, web listings. 

Deconstruction Crew and Leader- Hand-disassembly of buildings.  Knowledge of building practices and power tools a plus.  Lifting is involved, as are heights and dirty conditions. A high degree of safety consciousness is required.  Candidates must be 18 or older by OSHA regulations.

We are an equal opportunity organization; Women/youth/elders are encouraged to apply.