ReStore Volunteer

Serve with us at the ReStore.

Be the change.



The Berkeley Habitat ReStore is open to the public and sales generated from the store supports our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.   


Our inventory includes donated cabinets, appliances, furniture, windows, doors, lighting, tools, and much more.
It’s the perfect place for bargain seekers and DIYers to shop to find great deals for everything from small projects to large home remodeling projects.

We rely on volunteers to manage and run the store.  We need volunteers to sort and price donations, arrange donations on the floor, work the front desk, and other necessary retail tasks.


  • What is the role of a cashier? Cashiers take care of our customers through customer service, record keeping, and handling their purchase transaction. You will be trained how to use all equipment and to complete necessary daily records.
  • Requirements: Minimum of one 4 hour shift per week. AM (8:30 am - 1 pm) and PM (1 pm - 5:30 pm) shifts available. 
  • Minimum age: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer.
  • Waivers:All volunteers must sign a waiver prior to their first shift. Adult waivers will be completed when you register to be a volunteer once every year you serve with Habitat. If you are under the age of 18 a Minor waiver must be printed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and emailed to our Volunteer Coordinator prior to their first shift.
  • Clothing: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes.  Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they don't mind getting dirty.  
  • What to bring?: We have a break room complete with refrigerator, microwave and ice machine. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks, water, etc. that you will need during your shift.

  • How do you serve on the sales floor? Sales floor associates provide customer service, write up sales, answer customer’s questions; sort, clean and price merchandise; keep sales floor organized and safe for customers; Assist customers, volunteers and staff as needed, etc.    
  • Requirements: Minimum of one 4 hour shift per week. AM (9 am - 1 pm) and PM (1 pm - 5 pm) shifts available.  
  • Minimum age: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer.
  • Waivers: All volunteers must sign a waiver prior to their first shift. Adult waivers will be completed when you register to be a volunteer once every year you serve with Habitat. If you are under the age of 18 a Minor waiver must be printed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and emailed to our Volunteer Coordinator prior to their first shift.
  • Clothing: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes.  Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they don't mind getting dirty.  
  • What to bring?: We have a break room complete with refrigerator, microwave and ice machine. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks, water, etc. that you will need during your shift.



  • How do you serve in the warehouse? In our warehouse you will be sorting, cleaning and pricing donations;stocking shelves, placing donations on the sales floor and merchandising; Unloading donations, loading sold merchandise and assisting customers, volunteers and staff as needed.  
  • Requirements: Minimum of one 4 hour shift per week. AM (9 am - 1 pm) and PM (1 pm - 5 pm) shifts available. 
  • Minimum age: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer.
  • Waivers:All volunteers must sign a waiver prior to their first shift. Adult waivers will be completed when you register to be a volunteer once every year you serve with Habitat. If you are under the age of 18 a Minor waiver must be printed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and emailed to our Volunteer Coordinator prior to their first shift.
  • Clothing: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes.  Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they don't mind getting dirty.  
  • What to bring? We have a break room complete with refrigerator, microwave and ice machine. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks, water, etc. that you will need during your shift.


Spending a day on a Habitat build or working in a ReStore is a great way for companies, community organizations, or a group of friends to help make the dream of home ownership a reality for families living in need. What better way to learn the value of team building, co-operation, and leadership than by working with your co-workers and peers on a build site? 


To organize a group day, please click below to contact our Volunteer Coordinator or give us a call at (843) 377-8959


Are you in need of court mandated community service hours?

Join us at the ReStore.


We cannot accept charges related to: larceny, theft, violent offenses, sexual offenses, or felonies.

Please review the Community Service Policy below.



To schedule your community service hours please call (843) 203-3749 or contact our Volunteer Coordinator (843) 377-8959

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