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Published 2/13/26 2:19PM
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Refurbish furniture to help community members in need (no skills required!)

Furniture Repair Bank
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
I Want to Help

    • 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

    Refurbish furniture to help community members in need (no skills required!)

    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.

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