Volunteer
Volunteer with Household Goods and become a part of our success in the community.
Volunteer opportunities are varied, and the hours are flexible. Whether you can spare three hours a week or a month, we invite you to join us in our mission to assist those in need in our community.
Click on one of the upcoming orientation sessions links to sign-up for an Orientation Session. Or, call 978-635-1710 X 6 with any questions or for help with registration.
Volunteer at Household Goods – we’d love to have you!
Volunteers fulfill all the essential roles that keep Household Goods running.
Here are just a few of the jobs they do:
PICK UP DONATIONS
- Drivers: Drive Household Goods’ box trucks to pick up donations. Must be 25 or older with clean driving record and have or be able to obtain US DOT medical Certificate (no special license required).
- Crew: Load and offload trucks donated furniture and goods. Must be 18 or older.
Shifts: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:45 AM-Noon and as needed.
WORK WITH DONORS DURING DONATION SHIFTS
- Donor Helpers: Greet and thank donors, write receipts, screen items.
- Furniture Movers: Unload vehicles and deliver items to correct showroom location.
- Quality Control: “Triage” furniture and appliances for quality, cleanliness, working order and completeness.
Shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:45 AM-Noon
WORK WITH DONATIONS DURING SORTING ROOM/WORKSHOP SHIFTS
- Sort Boxes: Dig through boxes of donations, assess condition of goods, categorize goods and dispatch to correct location for storage or display. Restock showroom as necessary.
- Sort Linens: Measure, label and assemble sets of bedding, curtains and towels.
- Workshop: Repair furniture, check lamps for safety. Must be 18 or older.
Shifts: Monday through Saturday 8:45 AM-Noon; Tuesday (workshop only) 12:45 -4 PM.
HELP CLIENTS DURING DISTRIBUTION SHIFTS
- Client Assistants: Assist clients while they “shop”. Help clients find household goods that fit their needs and style. Help clients solve space and logistical constraints.
- Furniture Movers: Work with clients and Client Assistants to load furniture into vehicles.
Shifts:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45 AM-Noon
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12:45 PM-4:00 PM
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- Organize a drive for towels, blankets or kitchen items
- Plan events and help fundraise
- Write stories and articles
- Assist with office work
- Schedule appointments via phone and email
- Bring a group for a special project
Group Volunteers
Household Goods is always looking for volunteer groups to help with projects in our Center in Acton. Learn more here.
More Ways to Get Involved
Groups can also host a Goods Drive or organize a Kitchen Starter Set party.
Questions? Looking for more information?
Call our Volunteer Coordinator at 978-635-1710 x6.or get in touch here. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
How to Volunteer
Getting started is easy!
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Click on the New Volunteer Registration button to register.
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Sign up for a 1 ½ hour orientation session to learn more about Household Goods and the volunteer opportunities.
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At Orientation, submit information for a confidential CORI check (18 and older).
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Decide how and when you want to help with guidance from our volunteer coordinator.
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On your first day, receive a t-shirt and work side-by- side with a current volunteer until you are ready to solo.
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Sign-up for additional volunteer shifts. We require a commitment of just 30 hours in the first year.
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Stay informed about additional opportunities, training and special events via our volunteer newsletter and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.