Nonprofit
Published 1/15/26 2:35PM

Healthy Home Basket REMOTE

Remote, Volunteer must be in Michigan, US
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    2.5 HOURS including: + 15 minute virtual Wayne Metro Volunteer Orientation + 2 hours estimated to complete job duties
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    • Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase party supplies

    Description

    PURPOSE OF JOB:

    Plan and purchase home health and hygiene supplies for families moving into a new home after experiencing homelessness. Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies.

    TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

    2.5 Hours Including:

    • + 15-minute virtual Wayne Metro Volunteer Orientation, which can be scheduled any weekday
    • + 2 hours estimated to complete job duties

    DUTIES:

    Step 1: Collect funds for purchasing the supplies below.

    Step 2: Purchase supplies:

    • 1 laundry basket
    • 1 container laundry soap
    • 1 bottle dish soap
    • 4 bath towels and 4 washcloths
    • Family size each of shampoo, conditioner and body soap/wash

    Optional supplies that could also be purchased:

    Feminine hygiene products, products for African-American hair, deodorant

    Step 3: Put all supplies into the one laundry basket.

    Step 4: Email volunteers@waynemetro.org to arrange basket pick-up

    • Call to arrange basket pickup.

    QUALIFICATIONS: Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase party supplies.

    BENEFITS:

    • Build teamwork skills while you plan alongside co-workers
    • Learn about resources in your community for basic needs
    • Have fun and feel good while helping others

    Please use this link to apply for this volunteer opportunity

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Michigan, US
    Associated Location
    7310 Woodward Ave Suite 800, Detroit, Michigan, US

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