What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer, Thrift Store – Lake Havasu Senior Center position at Mohave County?
Main Function:
Support the daily operations of the Lake Havasu City Senior Center Thrift Store by assisting with donation processing, organizing merchandise, maintaining a clean and welcoming store environment, and providing helpful customer service to shoppers and donors.
- Greet customers and provide helpful, friendly assistance
- Sort, price, and organize donated items
- Restock shelves and maintain clean, organized displays
- Assist with keeping the sales floor tidy and safe
- Help customers locate items or answer general questions
- Work with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
- Follow donation handling guidelines and store procedures
- Assist with light cleaning tasks as needed (straightening racks, wiping surfaces, etc.)
Special Job Requirements
- Must complete all County required training courses
- Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of volunteering and maintain said license while volunteering in this position.
Additional Requirement:
- Must pass a background check
- May be required to pass a drug screening test
- Operate common office equipment such as computers, keyboards, fax machines, copiers, and related devices
- Follow established donation handling procedures and safety guidelines
- Sort donated goods into appropriate categories (clothing, household items, books, etc.)
- Understand, interpret, and apply relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, policies, and procedures
- Inspect items for quality, cleanliness, and usability
- Organize and maintain a clean, orderly donations processing area
- Work effectively with a diverse group of people in a respectful and tactful manner
- Make sound decisions within established guidelines
- Handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately
- Quickly understand instructions, learn tasks, and apply good judgment
- Stay organized, multitask, and maintain a positive, helpful approach in a busy environment
- Follow all safety procedures, organizational policies, and confidentiality guidelines
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
- Work may be performed off-site at schools, health fairs, and community events.
- Work may involve sitting at a desk or table using a Computer Display Monitor and keyboard.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of this classification with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must disclose medical conditions which may limit ability to perform as an emergency worker (in accordance with A.R.S. R8-2 703 –18).
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by volunteers within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of volunteers assigned to this job. It is illustrative and representative. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment within the scope of the job specification for the position. Physical characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.