Shipper and Receiver
Organization Details | |
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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. |
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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:
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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: |
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Closing Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
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