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118 S. Yale AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43222www.furniturebankcoh.org Contact Judy Flowers,
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, 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 phone | 18+ | 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, assembling | 18+ | Basic phone skills; basic data | Casual office attire | | | mailing components, applying labels and postage, etc. | | | Microsoft Office skills | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Special Events - Assist with planning, preparations and | 18+ | Teamwork skills; basic organiza- | Casual office attire | | | execution of special events (auctions, fundraisers, etc.) | | | tion skills | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Furniture Loading & Unloading - Assist with loading and | 18+ | 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 furniture | 18+ | Teamwork skills; hand and power | Physical work clothing; | | | from pre-cut materials and hardware | | | | | | tools; follow instructions | | safe shoes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Woodworkers - Repair slightly damaged furniture; cut | 21+ | Woodworking experience / skills; | Physical work clothing; | | | furniture kit materials | | | | | | | | | teamwork skills; power tools | | safe shoes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | "Card Parties" - Create thank-you and note cards for | 18+ | Teamwork skills; crafting skills | Casual office attire | | | donors | | | | | | | | | | | | scissors, glue, etc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Housewares - Assist with organizing the housewares | 18+ | Basic phone skills; basic data | Mild physical work | | | | display; assist with soliciting housewares donations | | | Microsoft Office skills | | clothing; safe shoes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Special Events - Assist with planning, preparations and | 18+ | Teamwork skills; basic organi- | Casual office attire | | | execution of special events (auctions, fundraisers, etc.) | | | zation skills | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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