- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Care Hygiene Kits
ORGANIZATION: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan and purchase hygiene supplies for individuals and families. Kits will go to either youth, families, or adults served by our Housing Services or school-based whole family support services. Volunteer needs to be able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies.
TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED: 2 HOURS including:
~ watch short informational video about Wayne Metro, which can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/Yhqy_kTenKI
~ 2 hours estimated to complete job duties
DUTIES
- Collect funds for purchasing below supplies.
- Purchase supplies either Family-size or Individual-size:
- small bag to fit supplies per kit
- body soap
- toothpaste, toothbrushes
- Optional supplies:
- feminine hygiene products,
- products for African-American hair,
- deodorant,
- shampoo and/or conditioner,
- hairbrush or comb,
- wash cloth,
- safety razor,
- hand sanitizer liquid or wipes.
- Put supplies into the bag
- Email to arrange kit pick-up or drop-off
QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase kit supplies
LOCATION: REMOTE = You may do this volunteer job anywhere!
BENEFITS
- Build teamwork skills while you plan alongside co-workers or family or classmates
- Learn about resources in your community for basic needs
- Have fun and feel good while helping others
APPLICATION PROCESS: Contact email below to ask questions and schedule pick-up/drop-off: wmdevelopment@waynemetro.org.
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About Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Location:
7310 Woodward Ave Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202, US
Mission Statement
Guided by our belief that no one should live in poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy and thriving. We envision communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential.
Description
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) provides services to help people achieve their goals for Healthy Homes, Upward Mobility, and Family Success. Key to this work is our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure our staff and systems our accessible and welcoming to all people.
Annual Agency Impact
Upward Mobility
- 4,153 participants increase their financial capabilities through workshops, coaching
- 2,021 participants receive free tax preparation
Family Success
- 794 children improve their Kindergarten readiness through early childhood education
- 610 youth improve academic progress through youth empowerment programs
Healthy Homes
- 873 households who are at-rick of homelessness maintain housing
- 2,701 households improve home energy efficiency through home repairs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- 15 small Detroit-based organizations assisted with the Detroit Residents First Fund that works to elevate the voices of local Detroiters
Over the last four decades, the Agency’s budget has grown from $100,000 to over $100 million while continuing to maintain a low administrative rate (8%) that allows $.92 of every funded or donated dollar to be utilized for direct client services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours
- Able to collect donations or purchase supplies to make kits.