Position: Clothing Bank Donation Sorter
Reports to: Clothing Bank Coordinator
Summary: The Clothing Bank helper works with the Clothing Bank Coordinator to sort, fold, and stock clothing for the clothing bank program inside the Ferndale Community Resource Center
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sorting, folding, separating, and stocking donated items including clothing, housewares, and more.
- Unloads the clothing donation bin.
- Loads and unloads boxes/bins of clothing into and our of a vehicle.
- Interacts with Resource Center guests during open hours.
Requirements:
- Professional appearance and helpful, friendly manner
- Must be punctual and dependable
- Basic customer service skills and ability to serve in a busy environment
- Strong communication skills
- Must be self-directed, willing to take direction and initiative, and be detail oriented
- Must respect and maintain confidentiality of program participants, donors, and other volunteers
- Able to stand, twist, bend, and reach for a 4-5 hour shift
Training and Supervision: The Clothing Bank Helper receives the Volunteer Manual which outlines all policies and procedures for the position, and also receives in person training within their first week of service. Follow up training is available as needed and questions are encouraged.
Evaluation: Informal, verbal evaluation occurs after the first month of service. Check-ins with the Clothing Bank Coordinator on personal performance, strengths and challenges occur annually.
Time Commitment: This position is year-round with sorting taking place 1-2 days per week. Estimated total hours per week, up to 10.
Benefits:
- Gain work experience and receive reference upon request
- Practice and sharpen customer service and organizational skills
- Serve your community
Mission
Ferndale Community Services is a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves the greater Ferndale and North Whatcom County community. Our mission is to identify and alleviate unmet needs by providing support and connection to build a thriving community. We envision a community where all people’s basic needs are met, and they are supported and valued.
