Furniture Assistant - Help Families in Need Get a Fresh Start!
| Last updated on April 22, 2008 |
 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
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| Low-income / Poverty |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Nonprofit Organization |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Computer / Internet Services |
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General Office / Admin |
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Contact Person:
Weber Pat, Associate Director, (248) 332-1300, (email)
Address:
Directions:
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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? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity appropriate for youth 12-17 years old? |
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No
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| Does this opportunity accept volunteers who are mandated to do community service? |
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Yes
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Overall Experience 
allways feels good to relief stressfull situtations for those in need, times are so hard right now
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posted by bonniedarr on October 10, 2005 |
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