Ventures Retail Incubator Volunteer

Ventures volunteers welcome and wait on visitors, talk with them about items in the store, sell a wide variety of products, provide information and printed materials about Washington C.A.S.H., “Ventures”  products, services, upcoming events and be an important “public face” for the organization.

Summary of Responsibilities:
*Responsibilities vary depending on a volunteer’s experience, interest, and physical capacities*

  • With direction from the Ventures managers, and working collaboratively with other volunteers, sell a wide variety of gift items including books, jewelry, cards, accessories, artist created item, coffee, tea and snacks.
  • Wait on all visitors to Ventures with a gracious and welcoming approach.
  • Be familiar with and enthusiastic about Ventures merchandise and client services, and promote Washington C.A.S.H. programs, services, history and mission.
  • Clean and organize displays, back stock and beverages.
  • Abide by all Washington C.A.S.H. policies and procedures, and Code of Conduct.

Time Commitment:

  • Participation in one volunteer orientation and up to four on site training sessions
  • Minimum of one 4-hour shift per week. Example: 1st shift 11:00-3:00, 2nd Shift 2:00-6:00
  • Three month time commitment

Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
  • Ability and willingness to handle a variety of tasks
  • Ability to deal cheerfully with large volumes of people during events, tours etc.
  • Ability to work a dependable schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, depending on volunteer’s availability
  • Ability to multi-task--working on a variety of tasks simultaneously while remaining organized and providing welcoming customer service.
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for WACASH and its mission
  • An understanding and respect for diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions and values and ability to interact with a variety of people
  • Previous retail experience desirable but not required

Benefits:
Join a community of courageous and empowered individuals working toward economic self-sufficiency through small business ownership and contribute to a vibrant local economy and thriving neighborhoods.

Contact Mary Eriksson-Humphrey at mary@washingtoncash.org or (206) 352-1945, x240 to get involved!