Become a ReStore Volunteer

ReStore Blue Hat Volunteers

Blue Hat ReStore volunteers provide support to help keep the ReStore running smoothly and provide excellent customer service to all our donors and customers. The Blue Hat volunteers work with the managers, staff, and other volunteers to welcome customers, provide current sale information, assist the cashier with sold items, help guide customers through the store, and more.

Requirements for ReStore Blue Hat volunteers:

• Volunteer 4 times and be accepted by the ReStore manager
• Pledge one-year minimum to the program, with a weekly shift commitment (when possible). 
• attend training provided by ReStore staff
• self-sufficient, requiring little supervision
• ability to stand for long periods of time
• ability to bend, squat, and lift at least 20 pounds
• great customer service toward donors and ReStore customers

Duties may include

• Act as shift leaders for volunteers at our ReStores. 
• Greet the daily volunteers, help get them signed in, and briefed on Dallas Habitat’s mission and programs.
• Guide volunteers in an engaging and safe manner 
• Work closely with ReStore Managers and staff to determine the needs of that day and how best to employ volunteers 
• Take care of daily tasks, special projects, and supply management 
• Help keep the ReStore clean and clutter-free 
• Greet customers and interact in a friendly manner, offering assistance when needed. 

Benefits for Blue Hat Volunteers

• • Your very own Blue Hat 
  • Be invited to volunteer gatherings and Habitat events
  • Enjoy camaraderie with fellow volunteers
  • Develop new and existing skills. 

• Change families’ lives and help transform neighborhoods 

If you are interested in the ReStore Blue Hat Program, please visit our Volunteer Portal, and send email to restorevolunteer@dallas-habitat.org

Community Service and Return to Work Volunteers

Do you have community service hours to do for work, school, by court-order, or for benefits? Welcome!

We welcome you; however, you cannot volunteer with Habitat if you are doing court ordered community service of offenses related to theft, aggression, adult crimes involving minors, Arson; Weapons or Forgery.

All volunteers are responsible for making sure their hours are correct by signing in and out on the Volunteer Website and keeping records as requested by their supervisors. Verification of volunteer hours will be available for you to download or print from your account on the volunteer registration page.

ReStore Group Volunteers

Bring your volunteer group out to a ReStore! Volunteer groups typically help build furniture, unload donated household items, organize and clean donations, place items on the sales floor, maintain the cleanliness & organization of the store, and assist customers with carry-outs after purchase.

Volunteer Services will work with your group to find a location, date and time that works for the ReStore and the Group. Each store can accommodate up to 10 per store. Interested groups should contact restorevolunteer@dallas-habitat.org to schedule an event.