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Furniture Assistant - Help Families in Need Get a Fresh Start!
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Last updated on April 22, 2008
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Would you like to help families choose the furniture they need to get a fresh start in life? We want every individual or family that comes in at their appointed time to work with a volunteer who can assist them in choosing from the available furniture. You will work from a printed computer list for that particular family and complete the form as items are loaded into their vehicles.
Requirements: We need volunteers in our Pontiac facility who are available one morning or afternoon per week anytime Monday through Friday for 3-4 hours. Our hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Ongoing opportunity

This opportunity is sponsored by: Furniture Bank Of Southeastern Michigan

Volunteers will work with the following groups
Low-income / Poverty
We need volunteers who are free at these times
Weekly
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adults (26-54)  Individual
Adults (55+)  Young Adults (18-25)
This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
Nonprofit Organization
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
Computer / Internet Services  General Office / Admin

I'm interested in this opportunity

Contact Person:
Weber Pat, Associate Director, (248) 332-1300, (email)
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Address:
 333 N. Perry
Pontiac, MI 48342
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Directions:
 The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan is close to downtown Pontiac, 1.5 blocks north of the Woodward loop. From the south, take Woodward past Huron (M-59)and turn right onto N. Perry. From the north, take Lapeer Rd, which turns into Perry. We are approximately 3 miles south of Walton. From the west, take Huron (M-59) to N. Perry, turn left, go thru two lights the second of which is Woodward. From the east or I-75, take the M-59 exit to Pontiac, turn right on Woodward, then right onto N. Perry.
  Nearest Bus Stop: Huron and Perry, 10 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.furniture-bank.org

Miscellaneous Information
Is this opportunity appropriate for kids 6-11 years old?
No
Is this opportunity appropriate for youth 12-17 years old?
No
Does this opportunity accept volunteers who are mandated to do community service?
Yes


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allways feels good to relief stressfull situtations for those in need, times are so hard right now
 posted by bonniedarr on October 10, 2005

 
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