Movers that Care

Posted on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

Position Title: Movers that Care
Volunteer Time Frame: Ongoing

Organization and Contact Name: Dawn Wood-Memic at Helping With Furniture
Contact Email: volunteer@hwfottawa.org
Address: 5350 Canotek Rd Unit 9, Gloucester, ON K1J 9C9
Website: http://www.hwfottawa.org/

Mission of Helping With Furniture:

Helping With Furniture delivers gently used furniture and household items to those in the Ottawa area who are restarting their lives because of situations of hardship. We assist refugee claimants and other immigrants, as well as those who have been displaced by situations like house fires and domestic violence. Our goal is to help residents start a new life by providing both basic necessities and the comforts of a real home – at a time when those comforts are needed most.

HWF is a registered charity, not affiliated with any religious or political group and the only organization in Ottawa that helps those in need to furnish their homes free of charge.

Volunteer Position Description:

Helping with Furniture is in need of movers to help deliver furniture and household items to new members of our community as well as community members starting over. Movers help with the pick-up of donations, the sorting items at the warehouse and the delivery to families and individuals on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.

Volunteer Position Requirements:

  • Heavy Lifting (more than 10lbs at a time)
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Animal Interaction
  • Interacting with public/in a group setting
  • Must be able to work interdependently and in a team

How to Apply: To express your interest in this position, please contact Dawn Wood-Memic at volunteer@hwfottawa.org. For more information, please visit www.hwfottawa.org


Comments

Comments are closed.