Local woman Theresa Mansfield has volunteered in the ReStore Drogheda outlet since last year.
Habitat ReStore enables local people to improve their homes at low-cost, diverts tons of reusable waste from landfill, and supports people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn new skills.
“I saw some local publicity for the launch of ReStore, came to see what it is all about and stayed!” Theresa said.
“ReStore benefits the whole community; some people need a low-cost option, others need to learn skills through volunteering and others need somewhere to donate leftover or unwanted DIY and household stuff.”
Volunteers usually help out for a shift of four hours every week. Tasks vary from customer service and administration to fixing donated items and helping with collections in the lorry.
Jenny Williams, Chief Executive of Habitat for Humanity Ireland said, “We so much appreciate all that volunteers bring to our work. We believe that everyone has something to give and something to gain in building community and we see that happen at ReStore; people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities work as a team.”
If you have a few hours to spare each week and want to help the local community we would love to hear from you. Apply online at www.habitatireland.ie/restore or call the store at 041 213 9894.
ReStore is based in Donore Industrial Park, Drogheda and stocks donated new and used building and home improvement materials, including bathrooms, kitchens and plumbing supplies. Habitat ReStore is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-5pm.
