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4 people are interested
Help Foster Care Youth - Volunteer to help with woodworking projects
ORGANIZATION: FOSTER CARE FURNITURE
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4 people are interested
Foster Care Furniture makes furniture at the Maker Shop Boise. The furniture is sold and all proceeds go to the foster care program. We train youth aging-out of foster care in a 13-week training program. As part of their training they assist in making the furniture we sell.
We are looking for a few volunteers to work in this brand new 7,000 square foot building that has all the tools needed to make fine woodworking projects. Volunteers will be trained to use the equipment and help us build various types of furniture.
Volunteers may want to purchase a Maker Shop Boise membership so they can work on their own projects. The Maker Shop is open 7 day per week from 9am until 9pm Monday-Saturday, and 11-5 on Sunday.
1 Shift
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10:00 AM to 01:30 PM MST
Use the latest woodworking equipment to make furniture which will be sold and all the proceeds go to the foster care program
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with FOSTER CARE FURNITURE
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FOSTER CARE FURNITURE
Location:
1816 N 12TH ST, BOISE, ID 83702, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to enhance general awareness about foster care, and generates funding for young people in the foster care program. We provide: Access to educational resources Classroom instruction in carpentry, woodworking, and construction On-the-job woodworking knowledge as trainees assist in making furniture for sale with all proceeds going to foster care and programs. Income during training. If they qualify for the Idaho Department of Labor programs, trainees are paid $15 per hour during training We offer the tools, and opportunities they need to enhance their self-worth, live independently, and realize their full potential
Description
Foster Care Furniture is a 501 C-3 Corporation offering aging-out foster youth a free 13 week training program in carpentry, woodworking, and construction. The trainees assist in making furniture which is sold and all profits go back to the foster care program. The last week of training is a job fair and we assist the trainees in interviewing, resume writing, and connection with potential employers. The primary goal of the program is to get the trainees employed in a career they enjoy, assisting them in their transition to adulthood.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6883 West Overland RoadBoise, ID 83709
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Sales Marketing
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- Problem Solving
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Would like up to 3 volunteers for 4 hours per day one day per week Tuesday through Thursday. Woodworking skills will help.