- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Donation Assistant
ORGANIZATION: World Relief Seattle
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Help us as we convert used clothing and shoes into gift cards for refugees!
We are looking for several committed volunteers willing to help us accept donations of clothes and shoes for a few hours on the first Thursday of every month. The commitment is ongoing, and shifts are available between 7am - 7pm.
On the designated day, donors will bring cothes & shoes in plastic bags to World Relief's office in Kent, and volunteers load donations into our truck. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting up to 35 lbs and have good customer service skills.
Through a partnership with Goodwill, World Releif Seattle collects clothing, shoes, and linens, and then exchanges them for Goodwill gift cards! These donations also help unlock matching funds to further assist new families as they start their new lives, and gift cards give people the dignity of shopping for what they want and need. It's a win-win situation!
Potential volunteers can contact John Miller at jmiller (at) WR (dot) org.
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About World Relief Seattle
Location:
841 Central Ave. N., Suite C-106, Kent, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
World Relief is a Christian organization that helps refugees fleeing political, social and religious persecution begin new lives in the Seattle area. Our mission is to empower the Church to serve the most vulnerable. Our vision is to see refugees become fully-functioning, integrated, and vibrant participants in society by helping them conquer the many hurdles along that path.
Description
World Relief works with volunteers, local churches, the community, the U.S. Department of State, and other NGOs to help refugees begin new lives in the Puget Sound area. Our goal is for refugees to become self-sufficient by empowering and aiding them in their journey of building a new life in America. Under a federal contract, we provide casework time, English language instruction, and job placement assistance, among other services. In the past year, we've welcomed more than 800 refugees to Seattle from countries as diverse as Burma, Iraq, Bhutan, Somalia, and Eritrea.
With World Relief's services and the help of a local volunteer network, these newcomers are able to build peaceful and productive new lives in America.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
841 Central Ave. N.Suite C-106Kent, WA 98032
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hrs / month