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2 people are interested
Habitat ReStore Furniture Repair Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Memphis Habitat ReStore
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2 people are interested
Description:
The ReStore receives many used furniture donations, some of which need minor repairs before becoming resalable. This position is perfect for those handy people who enjoy refurbishing neglected furniture. These volunteers will take pieces of furniture that need repairs, refinish or refurbish the pieces, and prepare them to be sold in the ReStore. Choose your own projects based on your ability.
Responsibilities:
- Perform any repair work needed on donated furniture pieces to make the resalable in the ReStore
- Clean up after your volunteer shifts, put away tools and other supplies so they are available for other volunteers if needed.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis
- Ability to work closely with ReStore staff, volunteers, Habitat homeowners and customers
- Comfortable asking questions
- Self-sufficient, cooperative attitude
- Basic woodworking ability and familiarity with tools
- Ability to bend, squat, or stand for long periods of time
- After a short "audition" period, at least a once a month commitment is needed, but more often is preferred.
Training:
On-site training is provided by a ReStore manager or lead volunteer. Most volunteers are fully trained within three or four volunteer shifts.
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About Memphis Habitat ReStore
Location:
7130 Winchester Rd., Memphis, TN 38125, US
Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, a nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing ministry, is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing from the city of Memphis and surrounding areas, while making decent housing for all people a matter of conscience and action.
Description
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Habitat works in partnership with families in need of adequate shelter to build simple, decent, affordable homes. The homes are then sold to Habitat's partner families, at no profit and with no interest charged. Partner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving "Fund for Humanity" that is used to build more homes.
The purpose of the ReStore is to divert usable materials out of landfills, offer a fun and unique volunteer experience for individuals and groups, and (most importantly) serve as a funding source to help support Habitat’s mission of eliminating poverty housing in Memphis. All proceeds from the store directly benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and our house-building program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7130 Winchester Rd.Memphis, TN 38125
DATE POSTED
August 12, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- At least one 4 hour shift per month