South Brevard Sharing Center

Volunteers Wanted
The South Brevard Sharing Center is looking for caring individuals who are positive, dependable, and can donate their time to help others. Opportunities are available in all the areas below. Bold entries indicate areas of current need. The gift of your time makes a difference in the lives of so many; please consider becoming a volunteer today! Please call (321) 727-8581 Ext. 211 for more information.

Volunteer Positions Desired

Number Denotes Priority

(1) Marketing Specialist – Melbourne (1 positions)

Write Public Service Announcements for service, programs, and events.
Update and create SBSC flyers, brochures, and other promotional material.
Solicit event and program sponsors, partners, and donors.
Work with SBSC staff to increase SBSC visibility.
Utilize Craig’s list, the SBSC website, and other internet media to promote SBSC and its programs, services and events.
Work with SBSC staff and volunteers in the development of the quarterly newsletter.
Develop and implement a marketing plan with the assistance of the management team.
Position requires good computer skills, the ability to work online and with various software programs such as MS Word, Publisher and more.
Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

(2) Fundraising Specialist – Melbourne (1 position)

Work with management and admin staff to create and implement a fundraising plan.
Create SBSC fundraising promotional material.
Solicit event and program sponsors, partners, and donors.
Work with SBSC staff to create relationships with fundraising partners, donors and sponsors.
Utilize Craig’s list, the SBSC website, and other internet media to promote SBSC and its programs, services and events.
Develop and implement a marketing plan with the assistance of the management team.
Requires good computer skills and the ability to work online and with various software programs such as MS Word, Publisher and more.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

(3) E-commerce assistant – Melbourne (1 position)

Work with operations director to select donated items for online auctions
Assist with selection of preferred shipper
Create or post accurate, detailed descriptions of items
Monitor email for bidder inquiries and provide information as necessary
Access seller account to ascertain payment transactions in preparation for shipping
Pack items securely for shipping
Send winning bidder shipping confirmation emails with tracking information
Advise operations director of customer service issues which require immediate resolution

(4) Pickup/Delivery Assistant – Melbourne/Palm Bay (1 position)

Provide assistance to SBSC driver with respect to customer contacts and GPS address entry
Assist with pickup of large or heavy items
Follow driver direction regarding lifting and overall safety when in or around the truck
Clean cab/ box of truck under driver supervision when necessary

(5) Palm Bay Thrift Item Bay Assistant – Palm Bay (2 positions)

Move furniture and miscellaneous items in/out of exterior bays as necessary
Assist truck staff with loading/unloading furniture and items
Assist with arranging furniture showroom to create attractive displays
Move furniture from showroom to staging area in preparation for delivery

Client Services Receptionist – Melbourne/Palm Bay (2 positions)

Answer phones/direct callers to appropriate staff for assistance
Create new client files as necessary
Pull client files for HMIS staff
Arrange files for service based upon client arrival order
Answer basic questions about service provision
Keep reception area clean and safe
Good phone skills and adequate PC skills required

Client Services HMIS Intake Staff – Melbourne/Palm Bay (4 positions)

Attend Bell Data Systems Privacy and Security/Intake training as provided by 211 Brevard
Enter confidential client information into HMIS
Determine client eligibility for services based on income
Determine client service needs and provide services as available
Enter all services into HMIS for tracking purposes
Refer clients to other agencies as necessary

Thrift Store Donation Receiving/Sorting/Grading Specialist – Melbourne/Palm Bay (multiple positions)

Receive donated goods at rear of store
Sort/grade items depending on type and quality
Prepare items for sale on store sales floor
Assist in creation of store displays
Keep all store areas clean and safe

Thrift Store Marketing and Promotional Assistant – Melbourne/Palm Bay (1 position)

Work with management to develop an advertising and marketing plan for both thrift stores
Assist in creation of promotional/sale schedule for stores
Provide support for managers by researching values on rare or unusual items
Work with internet sales team to identify and transfer inventory to be sold on eBay

We have the following needs for the following volunteers:

· Front Desk Receptionists
· Administrative Staff
· Data Entry and Donor Relations
· Food Pantry Clerks
· Thrift Store Processing Clerks
· Thrift Store Operations Consultants
· Client Services Specialists
· Truck Help- strong backs needed Tuesday through Friday
· Fundraising and Marketing Assistants
· Facilities Maintenance, Repair and Upgrade
· Special Community Projects

Community Service
We can help you fulfill your court-supervised Community Service hours while you support a worthy cause at the same time. The SBSC is a non-profit agency that serves the South Brevard area including Melbourne, Palm Bay, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, and Malabar.

Special Community Projects
Does your local Civic group want a short-term project? Please call our Operations Manager to discuss at 321-727-8581 Ext. 207