Nonprofit
Published 17 days ago
Done in a Day
Refurbish furniture to help community members in need (no skills required!)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Morning (10-12:30) and afternoon (1:30-4) shifts are available. March through October, we offer one evening shift per month. Join us for just an hour or two or stay all day! We are happy to have volunteers come for whatever works with their schedule.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
100
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Housing & Homelessness, Immigrants or Refugees, Victim Support
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
14+
Other Requirements:
Please email volunteer@repairbank.org with any questions!
Description
The Furniture Repair Bank rescues worn, torn, and broken furniture that was headed to the landfill, restores its value and beauty, and provides it to people in need. Join our community of empathetic, creative, and handy individuals!
- No previous experience or special skills are required!
- We provide PPE such as masks, gloves, and goggles
- Work may involve painting, staining, and sanding, so please dress accordingly
- Closed-toed/closed-heel shoes are required
- We work in a warehouse environment and sometimes outside in covered areas, so please dress for the weather
- We have light snacks and refreshments available for volunteers, and also have a water cooler if you would like to bring a refillable bottle
Watch our video to learn more: Furniture Repair Bank feature on Seattle Channel
Location
On-site
Furniture Repair Bank
1938B Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
Directions
There is limited street parking in front of our unit, but additional parking is available behind our unit near the back entrance. This area is accessible through the alley by the railroad tracks off S Holgate Ave.
