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Published 1/16/26 9:31AM

Furniture Movers

Household Goods
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Acton, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    10 volunteer shifts in the first year. Each shift is 3 hours.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Able to lift 50 pounds
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Furniture Movers

    Title: Furniture Movers - Distribution

    Summary: Assist clients, donors, and other volunteers with moving furniture and other items into moving trucks.

    Responsibilities:

    • Load and unload vehicles.
    • Inspect items for health and safety issues (e.g., stains, rips, broken or missing parts, mold, infestations, etc...).
    • Move items to appropriate locations
    • Display items carefully and neatly keeping aisles clear.
    • Assemble items or label separate parts clearly.
    • Take trash/recycling to appropriate dumpster
    • Pack tightly.
    • Keep all client and donor information confidential.
    • Work safely:
      • Utilize safety equipment (gloves, safety glasses, hand trucks, etc.)
      • Ask for help when needed
      • Know your own limitations.

    Qualifications:

    • Able to lift 50 pounds

    Availability:

    • Monday through Saturday
    • Saturday afternoons especially needed

    2 shifts available:

    • 08:45 AM to 12:00 PM
    • 12:45 PM to 4:00 PM

    Location

    On-site
    530 Main Street, Acton, Massachusetts, US

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