A) Volunteer Activities

• Schedule and post volunteer sessions, track attendance, and communicate with volunteers.

• Conduct trainings and demos at each session, explaining volunteer thank-you options.

• Coordinate group volunteer events, including sessions for corporate, school, and community groups at the warehouse.

• Organize volunteer appreciation events, express gratitude and impact, and find ways to increase engagement and responsibility among veteran volunteers.

• Manage sorting data by brand and maintain sorted-weight processes to increase impact.

• Manage volunteer data, evaluate current activities, and adapt practices to enhance attendance and efficiency.

• Handle administrative duties like sending invoices, tracking payments, and updating calendars.

B) Volunteer Stations and Layout

• Upkeep brand assignments for each sorting station for every session – this includes repetitive lifting of bags or boxes that may be up to 50 pounds with volunteer/team assistance

• Maintain an orderly fabric sorting stations, managing updated signage and instructions, supplies and keeping the volunteer stations clean.

• Keep supplemental materials like like chairs, empty bags, carts, etc so they are also organized and accessible within the space.

• Communicate supply needs for timely procurement.

C) Volunteer Relations

• Provide a welcoming atmosphere by greeting volunteers, educating them on the tasks of the day, understanding their needs, and making appropriate suggestions

• Handle volunteer concerns with empathy, turning any frustration into satisfaction

• Respond to volunteer email inquiries and encourage participation through thoughtful suggestions

• Build and nurture relationships with volunteers.

D) Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach

• Work with leadership to boost volunteer engagement via newsletters and social media.

• Attend events for FABSCRAP, manage logistics, and gather contact information for potential volunteers.

• Find new ways to recruit and retain volunteers, connecting with community groups to maximize impact.

• Making connections to related community groups and collaborating to increase our impact and recruit volunteers

E) Managing Interns

• Train and manage interns to assist with volunteer activities.

• Lead and manage event groups and provide constructive feedback to interns.

F) Budget-Focus

• Find creative ways to reduce operational costs and increase revenue. Participate in fundraising, particularly during key campaigns.

G) Mission-Focus

• Understand and embody Fabscrap’s mission, impact, and volunteer program. Recognize and communicate personal contributions to industry-changing work.

H) Teamwork-Focus

• Foster a collaborative and supportive workplace, contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

I) Safety Focus

• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized space for team and visitors. Communicate safety concerns promptly.

Other Activities (As Needed):

• Communicate supply needs and maintain records.

• Assist at FABSCRAP events and with extra tasks as needed.

• Represent FABSCRAP positively and provide strategic feedback to support growth.