The Habitat of Humanity Putnam ReStore sells donated home improvement and home furnishings to the public at a discount. One hundred percent of our profits support our mission to create strength, stability and self-reliance for local low-income families through affordable housing.

Volunteers in our ReStores unload donations, organize inventory, arrange furniture, help customers and load up sales. Volunteers on our trucks support our drivers as they pick-up donations in the metro area.

ReStore volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers under 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Truck volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

• The ReStore has two volunteer shifts per day: Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 1pm and 1pm – 4pm.

• ReStore trucks shifts are Thursday – Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm.

• Please arrive at the ReStore a few minutes before your shift begins. Be sure to arrive on time so you hear the orientation and safety training. If you arrive during or after the talk you will not be able to stay and volunteer. Volunteers commit to working the entire shift.

• Volunteers may stay for both shifts, but will need to sign up for both in advance.

The ReStore is a warehouse environment and volunteers should dress appropriately. Volunteers must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes are fine but no crocs or flip-flops). Dress is casual with a t-shirt and jeans or t-shirt and shorts in the summer. The ReStores can be dirty and dusty, so chances are you will leave here less pristine than when you came!

• It is not uncommon to lift up to 50 pounds at a time or to help move couches, large windows, and appliances. There will be a safety orientation in the morning.

• If you have any medical concerns (pregnancy, back problems, etc.) or cannot handle the physical demands, the ReStores may not be a good fit for you.

• Volunteers working one shift can take a 15-minute break. Volunteers working two shifts in a row can take a 10-minute break in the morning, a 30-minute lunch and a 10-minute break in the afternoon.

• We have a community kitchen for volunteers to use. For your lunch break, you may bring your lunch or go out. Please tell a staff member when you are taking a break. Break or lunch cannot be taken at the beginning or end of the shift.

We count on your commitment to volunteer. However, if you are not able to make your shift, please cancel at least 24 hours before your shift begins so we can replace you. Volunteers who miss shifts are allowed three no-shows before they are ineligible to volunteer.

Please contact us at putnamcountyhabitat@gmail.com or call the ReStore at 706-991-1600