Bookmark Used Books Volunteer

(Gateway Centre for Learning)

Position ID: V-MID0363
Last Modified: 06 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Bookmark Used Books Volunteer

Contact Kaylynn Tighe, Member Services Coordinator, Gateway Centre for Learning; Phone: 705-209-6635; Email: admin@gatewaycentreforlearning.ca
Duties
  • Provide outstanding customer service in a welcoming, clean environment
  • Receive and process book donations
  • Organize inventory, stock shelves and highlight in-store promotions
  • Answer public enquiries, and help customers find the titles they are seeking
  • Welcome new team members and assist in training provided
  • Use the communications log and other tools effectively
  • Follow organization policies and procedures
  • Complete activities assigned
More Info Link www.gatewaycentreforlearning.ca/bookmark
Benefits Bookmark Used Books is a social enterprise supporting Gateway Centre for Learning and its vital literacy programs in North Simcoe. The volunteer run bookstore raises thousands of dollars each year by selling used books.
Clients The general public.
Ages 16 year(s) - 100 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Customer / Sales Services ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Guide / Greeter ; Program Coordination / Support ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Training provided, experience working with the public, handling money and computer skills an asset.
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Midland
Number of Positions Midland 
 
20 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required

Agency Details: Gateway Centre for Learning

Office Phone 705-527-1522
E-Mail admin@gatewaycentreforlearning.ca
Website www.gatewaycentreforlearning.ca
Address & Map
488 Dominion Avenue
Midland, ON
Canada L4R 1P6
Mailing Address 488 Dominion Avenue 
Midland, ON 
Canada L4R 1P6