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Earth Day event: Reduce furniture waste, learn new skills, & support your community!
ORGANIZATION: Furniture Repair Bank
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Join Furniture Repair Bank this Earth Day to rescue worn, torn, and broken furniture from the landfill, restore its value, and provide it to people in need. Learn some new skills or utilize the ones you already have while reducing waste and supporting your community.
- No prior experience or skills are required to volunteer. We teach the skills you'll need!
- Activities may include painting, staining, and sanding wood, so please dress accordingly for potentially messy work
- PPE such as masks, goggles, and gloves are provided.
- Closed-toed shoes are required.
- We work in a warehouse environment and sometimes work outside in covered areas, so please dress for the weather.
- We have light snacks and refreshments for volunteers and a water cooler if you would like to bring a refillable bottle.
Teens ages 14 to 17 are welcome to join, provided a parent or guardian provides permission on their volunteer form. Younger kids ages 11 to 13 are welcome to volunteer along with their parent or guardian.
For more information about our program and to get started, visit our website at https://www.repairbank.org/volunteer to complete our volunteer form.
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About Furniture Repair Bank
Location:
1914 Occidental Ave A, Unit C, Seattle, WA 98134, US
Mission Statement
We are building a community of mighty, courageous, and empathic individuals to rescue furniture from landfills and help low-income families and individuals, refugees, and others starting over. We work on the intersection of sustainability, community, and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that thrives on reducing waste, empowering individuals, and uplifting communities. We envision a future where furniture waste is eliminated, repair skills are fostered for generations, and vulnerable households have access to quality furniture.
Description
At Furniture Repair Bank, we are reducing the climate impact of furniture waste by promoting the circular economy of repair and redesign. We began as pilot program of Zero Waste Washington when we opened our doors in June 2023 and established as an independent nonprofit in January 2025!
We empower individuals and build a resilient community by teaching repair and refinishing skills to volunteers, talents that are less frequently passed down through the generations in our increasingly disposable economy. Our volunteers and donors learn that worn or broken furniture does not have to be destined for a landfill. Once restored to like-new condition, the items are gifted to community members in need, such as domestic violence survivors, people emerging from homeless situations, refugees, young adults aging out of foster care, and others in need of timely help.
In 2024, we refurbished and distributed over 1,000 furniture items to 108 households across Greater Seattle. This amazing feat was accomplished through the support of thousands of volunteers who joined us as individuals or during group volunteer events. Join our mighty team of handy individuals to use the skills you already have, or learn some new ones from our team!
CAUSE AREAS
Environment,
Homeless & Housing,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
Tue Apr 22, 2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
WHERE
1914 Occidental Avenue SouthUnit CSeattle, WA 98134
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2025
SKILLS
- Painting
- Sewing
- Upholstery
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours
- We usually respond to volunteers within 24-48 hours. If you have not received an email from us within a few days, please check your spam folder. You may also email us directly at volunteer@repairbank.org.