Furniture Bank of Central Ohio PDF Print E-mail
118 S. Yale Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43222
www.furniturebankcoh.org

Contact  Judy Flowers, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 614-272-9544

Description

The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio provides free furniture to our central Ohio neighbors in need.

Our vision is that someday ALL central Ohio families will live in properly furnished homes as a result of furniture resource sharing and community collaborations.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Furniture Bank relies on volunteer support to help serve families in need in our community. There are many ways to offer your talent to the Furniture Bank by building furniture, helping in the office, sorting in the warehouse, or planning and assisting with the many events throughout the year. They are always open to new ideas about using our volunteer talents!

Below are descriptions of a few of the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio volunteering opportunities. 

 Individual Volunteers 

 How you can help      Age Skills Required  Volunteer Attire
 Furniture Donations - Answer furniture donor phone18+ Basic phone skills;  basic data Casual office attire
 calls, and record their information      entry skills        
                         
 "Free Pickup" Fliers - Speak with central Ohio businesses,18+ Basic phone skills;  basic data Casual office attire
 to see if they need more Free Pickup Fliers    entry skills        
                         
 Mass Mailing Prep - Assist with creating labels, assembling18+ Basic phone skills;  basic data Casual office attire
 mailing components, applying labels and postage, etc.  Microsoft Office skills      
                         
 Special Events - Assist with planning, preparations and18+ Teamwork skills; basic organiza- Casual office attire
 execution of special events (auctions, fundraisers, etc.)  tion skills        
                         
 Furniture Loading & Unloading - Assist with loading and18+  Able to lift 25-100 lbs.; no physical Physical work clothing;
 unloading trucks;  move furniture in the warehouse.  work restrictions;  teamwork safe shoes 

  

Group Volunteers 

  How you can help     Age Skills Required  Volunteer Attire
 Furniture Assembly - Assemble and/or paint furniture18+ Teamwork skills;  hand and power Physical work clothing;
 from pre-cut materials and hardware     tools;  follow instructions safe shoes 
                         
 Woodworkers - Repair slightly damaged furniture;  cut21+ Woodworking experience / skills; Physical work clothing;
 furniture kit materials        teamwork skills;  power tools safe shoes 
                         
 "Card Parties" - Create thank-you and note cards for18+ Teamwork skills;  crafting skills Casual office attire
 donors           scissors, glue, etc.       
                         
 Housewares - Assist with organizing the housewares18+ Basic phone skills;  basic dataMild physical  work 
 display; assist with soliciting housewares donations  Microsoft Office skills clothing;  safe shoes
                         
 Special Events - Assist with planning, preparations and18+ Teamwork skills; basic organi- Casual office attire
 execution of special events (auctions, fundraisers, etc.)  zation skills        
                         
                         
 
 

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