Shipper and Receiver

Organization Details
Organization Name: The Prairie Garden
Address: P. O. Box 21043
WINNIPEG MB  R3R 3R2
Website: http://www.theprairiegarden.ca
Organizational Description: A non-profit organization dedicated to providing knowledge of horticulture and gardening to the public. The Prairie Garden has published an annual book on gardening since 1937.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5996
   
Description of Duties:

Shipper for the volunteer committee that produces the annual publication "The Prairie Garden." Sales of the books (current and back issues) are approximately 2000 books per year, originating from an average of 850 sales invoices and related shipments. The Shipper is a volunteer role, responsible for overseeing the receipt and dispatch of books, managing orders received from customers (arising from the organization's website and from larger orders communicated by the Sales Committee), ensuring timely delivery, and implementing shipping processes: including packaging, labeling and scheduling delivery. This role is crucial for maintaining the organization's supply chain and ensuring customer satisfaction.

   
Skills Required:

Skills Required:



  • Solid understanding of, and experience with, good financial management and reporting practices.

  • An appreciation of the kind and level of financial information needed at a board level by his/ her organization to support decision making

  • Bookkeeping experience is required, with a preference for Simply Accounting/SAGE accounting software packages.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Financial leadership, Board Governance, Accounting, Bookkeeping

   
Age: 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Flexible Hours
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Assiniboine South
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2025

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