Want to make a difference in the lives of those with special needs? Then this is the opportunity for you!
Organization Name: Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada
Address: 6648 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95823
Organization Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Email: volunteer@goodwillsacto.org
Contact Phone: (916) 649-2531
Alternative Contact Name: Mindy Fay
Alternative Contact Email: mindyf@goodwillsacto.org
Alternative Contact Phone: (916) 570-1803
Project Description:
Retail Volunteer:
Hanging clothing as part of a textile processing team Cleaning wares for display on retail floor Merchandise bagging and/or wrapping of customer purchases Retrieving shopping carts from parking lot and surrounding areas Stocking restrooms with supplies and checking for cleanliness Cleaning and organizing shelves Vacuuming/sweeping/mopping of sales floor Cleaning of glass showcases & windows Display set-up of furniture items Assist in monitoring and recovery of fitting rooms Assist in merchandising the sales floor by restocking textiles and wares Helping Customers dropping off items for donation Cleaning and organizing donation drop off area Stocking donation area with supplies General assistance in other areas
Job Connection Volunteer:
Monitor each job seeker’s activities and assist with job search navigation Ensure that each job seeker leaves with job leads and at least one new job search skill Responsible for updating the job leads binder and cold calling employers Tracking job placements (requires following up with each participant over the phone), Data entry, customer service and support work as needed to cover lunches, breaks and if a staff person is out sick Assist with data entry of intakes, attendance records, placement recording & verification Responsible for updating the resources binder, community events flyers, and ensuring the room is orderly Assist Intake Specialist/Greeter with conducting intakes, giving a brief orientation of services and scheduling appointments Project Location: Various through out Sacramento and Surrounding areas
