Volunteer Positions

As a volunteer-run organization, we couldn’t do what we do without the help of our volunteers who generously donate their time in support of our clients. Available volunteer positions are below. To volunteer or to learn more, please reach out to Marilyn Ellsworth at marilynawe@aol.com.

Warehouse Stocking

Tasks:

• Sorting clothing and household goods

• Folding clothing into bins for appropriate ages and genders

• Shelving household goods

Time Commitment: Needed about once every 2 weeks for 1-2 hours

• Times and days of the week modified to your schedule as much as possible

• Will work with at least one other experienced volunteer

Warehouse Client Assistance

Task: Assist clients select and collect goods from warehouse

Time Commitment: Varies, usually 2 hours per client/family Schedule determined by needs of both clients and volunteers

• Strong people skills desirable

• Knowledge of domestic violence/trauma preferred. (Training provided).

• Clients must make appointment with warehouse managers

• Managers are always on site with clients and volunteers for assistance

Donation Collection/Warehouse Delivery

Task: Pick up and deliver donations from 5 Hop Brook Lane, Sudbury to our warehouse in Acton.

Time Commitment: No set schedule, pick up and drop off is mainly on demand

• Donations can also be directly dropped off at our warehouse by appointment when warehouse is staffed

• Donations may be heavy so some strength desired

Client Delivery

Task: Deliver warehouse goods to clients

Time Commitment: Varies, based on demand

• CORI check may be needed for direct client delivery

• Volunteer may need to use own phone for client contact or set up a specific Trac phone for communication

• Client anonymity required

• Some deliveries may be done with no contact with the client if volunteers prefer