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Furniture Movers

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ORGANIZATION: Household Goods

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From truck crews to client assistants, office support to fundraising, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities!

Title: Furniture Movers - Distribution

Summary: Assist clients, donors, and other volunteers with moving furniture and other items into moving trucks.

Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload vehicles.

  • Inspect items for health and safety issues (e.g., stains, rips, broken or missing parts, mold, infestations, etc...).

  • Move items to appropriate locations

  • Display items carefully and neatly keeping aisles clear.

  • Assemble items or label separate parts clearly.

  • Take trash/recycling to appropriate dumpster

  • Pack tightly.

  • Keep all client and donor information confidential.

  • Work safely:

    • Utilize safety equipment (gloves, safety glasses, hand trucks, etc.)

    • Ask for help when needed

    • Know your own limitations.

Qualifications:

  • Able to lift 50 pounds

Availability:

  • Monday through Saturday

2 Shifts

  • 08:45 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
  • 12:45 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
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About Household Goods

Location:

530 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720, US

Mission Statement

Household Goods is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Acton, MA that provides household goods, free of charge, to people in need.

Description

We accept donations of gently used household items that will help people make a home. Our volunteers receive, sort and distribute items to individuals and families from over 130 communities in eastern Massachusetts. As an organization staffed by volunteers, we depend on the generosity of community members for goods, time and financial support.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

530 Main StreetActon, MA 01720

(42.4925,-71.42825)
 

DATE POSTED

May 28, 2025

SKILLS

  • Warehousing
  • Inventory Management

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 10 volunteer shifts in the first year. Each shift is 3 hours.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds

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