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Inventory Support Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Friendship Place
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6 people are interested
Position Title: In-Kind Donation Sorter
Location: Friendship Place Welcome Center 4713 Wisconsin Ave NW
Role Overview: The In-Kind Donation Sorter plays a vital role in ensuring that in-kind donations are organized and readily available for individuals accessing services at the Welcome Center. This volunteer will work on-site during the Welcome Center’s operating hours to maintain a clean, stocked, and well-organized donation area.
Responsibilities:
* Sort and categorize incoming in-kind donations (e.g., clothing, toiletries, household items) based on type, condition, and usage.
* Restock donation shelves and storage areas to ensure items are easily accessible.
* Monitor inventory levels and inform staff of items that need replenishment or items in surplus.
* Keep the donation area tidy and organized, ensuring a welcoming environment for participants and staff.
* Follow established protocols for handling, storing, and distributing donations.
* Assist with other tasks related to donations as needed.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed during the Welcome Center’s hours of operation:
* Monday: 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
* Tuesday: 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
* Thursday: 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
The Welcome Center is closed on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays. It is closed to visitors for lunch from Noon to 1PM on operating days.
Qualifications:
* Age Limit: 18 and older
* Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
* Ability to lift and move light to moderate-weight items.
* Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
* Willingness to maintain a clean and respectful workspace.
* A background check may be required, as volunteers may come into contact with the people we serve, referred to as "participants."
Benefits:
* Be part of a mission-driven organization supporting individuals in need.
* Gain valuable experience in donation management and community engagement.
* Make a direct impact by ensuring essential items reach those who need them most.
For more information or to apply for this volunteer opportunity, please contact volunteer@friendshipplace.org
More Info About the Friendship Place Welcome Center
Our drop-in Welcome Center is a compassionate hub where individuals facing homelessness can find a safe, supportive environment and access to a broad array of solution-focused services. The Welcome Center helps meet essential needs by providing food, personal care items, clothing, and access to free medical and mental health services. We also connect participants with community-based resources and services tailored to their needs.
Every individual receives personalized, supportive case management designed to empower them in achieving their self-identified goals.
Please note: The Welcome Center is not a residential shelter. It serves solely as a resource and service center for individuals experiencing homelessness. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
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About Friendship Place
Location:
4713 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, US
Mission Statement
At our core, our mission is to help people facing or at risk of homelessness to secure stable housing and embark on a new chapter in their lives. Our ultimate vision is for DC and beyond to be a place where everybody can find a place they can call "home."
Description
Friendship Place is staffed by over 100 people and has a wide reach in the DC Metro area. The highly successful programs have been given numerous awards, and help make a lasting difference in the lives of over 4,500 people yearly through street outreach, free medical and psychiatric clinic, including drop-in care, case management, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing for veterans and their families as well as job placement and specialized programs. Our program results have been incredibly successful, and various government and nonprofit organizations all over the country are studying our models to replicate our achievements.
Nonetheless, Friendship Place-supported by 26 congregations and more than 300 volunteers a year-retains the feel of a small, caring, neighborhood organization. The most commonly repeated refrain we hear from the people who come to us for help is this: "At other agencies, I felt like a number. At Friendship Place, I’m treated like a human being."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4713 Wisconsin Ave. NWWelcome CenterWashington, DC 20016
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2025
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Resource Development / Management
- Organization
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 4 hours once a week minimum