Requirements:
Also required for this position: Steel toed boots
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Metal Recycling and Salvage Team
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a social enterprise that sells new and used building materials, furniture, appliances, electronics and so much more. The funds from the sales of the donated goods goes towards building homes for families in need. Time commitment is a of 2-4 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. OVERVIEW: A recycling volunteer helps strip away valuable metal from non working appliances, older windows and miscellaneous household items. By sorting and separating the high-value metal from scrap metal, we generate revenue that goes towards building homes. Volunteers will learn the difference in the manufactured materials and deconstruct, sort and recycle many of the items that would normally go into landfill. DUTIES: - Strip electrical cords from appliances - Sort metal into appropriate bins - Breakdown items to collect valuable metals QUALIFICATIONS: - Moving & bending - Lifting - Use of hand tools - Deconstruction of manufactured materials *Please note* this role is only available to those who currently live on Vancouver Island. Only applicants in the appropriate locations will be contacted. Thank you,
Additional Details & Skills Required
No experience needed. We will train on all safety procedures, materials and processes. Your job will be to break things - how fun will that be!
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- Be apart of the affordable housing solution - Engage your skills and work at your own pace - Work with your hands - Socialize with other people from the community - Learn the difference between metals on manufactured items - Enjoy free treats and snacks in the lunchroom - Enjoy a 25% off discount on all ReStore purchases (up to $500)
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Steel toed boots
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit