Volunteer Program

Bring your volunteer group out to the ReStore! Volunteer groups typically help 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.

• Days and times for groups vary by location
• Group sizes range from 3-8 volunteers depending on the location
• All volunteer groups must abide by our COVID-19 protocols for volunteer groups

Next steps: Choose two or more volunteer dates and times that work for your group and contact the ReStore and Volunteer Engagement Specialist to schedule your group’s service day:VOLUNTEER@HABITATCLTREGION.ORG.

If you’re eager to interact with people, you’ll get it here. You bring a smile and a friendly demeanor; we’ll provide the training. Help build a home by becoming a volunteer cashier. Remember, you don’t have to swing a hammer; just sell them.

• Training needed: volunteer orientation, on-site training
• Time commitment: once per week
• Shifts: Monday – Saturday, morning and afternoon (some shifts are currently full)
• Location: All Charlotte Region ReStores

submit a volunteer application

Have a knack for knick-knacks? Help our customers find their next treasure as a Sales Floor Volunteer. Using your decorating skills to showcase our items and keep a tidy store will help fund our mission and build more homes!

• Training needed: volunteer orientation, on-site training
• Time commitment: once per week
• Shifts: Monday – Saturday, morning and afternoon (times are flexible)
• Location: All Charlotte Region ReStores

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Help build a home and your muscles by becoming a Donations Dock Volunteer. This position will include accepting donations directly from drop-off donors with an emphasis on what we accept and do not accept and assisting customers with loading items. The added benefit is that it’s one less day at the gym!

• Training needed: volunteer orientation, on-site training
• Time commitment: once per week
• Shifts: Monday – Saturday, morning and afternoon (times are flexible)
• Location: All Charlotte Region ReStores

submit a volunteer application

Books build homes, too! Turn the page on the doldrums and start a new chapter in your life by joining our dedicated Bookworm Volunteer team sorting, pricing, organizing or shipping books.

• Training needed: volunteer orientation, on-site training
• Time commitment: once per week
• Shifts: Monday – Saturday, morning and afternoon shifts (times are flexible)
• Location: Cornelius, Mooresville & other locations as needed

submit a volunteer application

At Julia’s Café & Books, we are searching for volunteers to assist staff baristas in running the cash register, making coffee, cleaning, and stocking. A smile and a friendly face are what you’ll need, and we’ll teach you the rest. Who would’ve thought you could build a home by pouring a house blend?

• Training needed: volunteer orientation, on-site training
• Time commitment: once per week
• Shifts: Monday – Saturday, morning and afternoon (some shifts are currently full)
• Location: Julia’s Café & Books, located inside the Wendover ReStore
• Background check is required

submit a volunteer application

Prior to volunteering for the Charlotte Region ReStores, each individual must sign a waiver.
Adults age 18 and up may complete the Adult Waiver. 

Minor waivers should be completed by the parents of volunteers aged 16 or 17.