Shipper / Receiver Part Time

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: 6425
   
Description of Duties:

  • Invoices are sent by the TPG Treasurer for book requests.

  • Shipper/Receiver works from their home base. Local orders in the Winnipeg area are delivered personally whenever and wherever possible by Shipper/Receiver. Those that are not delivered personally are sent out by Canada Post. All orders outside the Winnipeg area and within Canada are also sent out by Canada Post. Orders from our customers in the USA are handled with the assistance of a local broker called Runnin' Red Transport Inc. Note that November to January is the busiest time of the year for the Shipper/Receiver.

  • Inform the Treasurer and Webmaster of new costs associated with shipping.

  • Keep records (including receipts) of all costs associated with shipping.

  • Assist the Treasurer with book inventory at year end in September (fiscal year end).

  • Order envelopes, stamps, tape, boxes etc.
   
Skills Required:

Must be organized
   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Basic shipping and receiving skills are learnt.
   
Age: 18-30, 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
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Aug 31, 2026

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