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ORGANIZATION: Furniture Repair Bank, a program of Zero Waste Washington
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Furniture Repair Bank is a nonprofit effort that rescues worn, torn, and broken furniture from ending up in the landfill, restores its value and beauty, and provides it to people in need. Join our community of empathic, creative, and handy individuals!
We are conducting bi-weekly furniture collection events at the North and South Transfer Stations, preventing furniture waste at the source. Dates will vary each month. Our truck, tents, and volunteers will be stationed outside the transfer station to divert residents who are planning to throw away usable furniture. Volunteer responsibilities include communicating the program to people lined up in their vehicles, and/or offloading furniture from the customer vehicle and into our truck. After the event we will deliver the collected items to our workshop in SoDo, Seattle, two blocks south of T-Mobile Park.
If you are interested in joining our collection team, please submit your information and we will add you to our roster. When dates are scheduled, we will send an email requesting assistance for the events.
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About Furniture Repair Bank, a program of Zero Waste Washington
Location:
1914 Occidental Ave A, Unit C, Seattle, WA 98134, US
Mission Statement
We are building a community of mighty, courageous, and empathic individuals to rescue furniture from landfills and help refugees and low-income families and individuals. We work on the intersection of sustainability, community, and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that thrives on reducing waste, empowering individuals, and uplifting communities. We envision a future where furniture waste is eliminated, repair skills are fostered for generations, and vulnerable households have access to quality furniture.
Description
At Furniture Repair Bank, we are reducing the climate impact of furniture waste by promoting the circular economy of repair and redesign. A pilot program of Zero Waste Washington, we opened our doors in June 2023 and quickly got to work!
We empower individuals and build a resilient community by teaching repair and refinishing skills to volunteers, talents that are less frequently passed down through the generations in our increasingly disposable economy. Our volunteers and donors learn that worn or broken furniture does not have to be destined for a landfill. Once restored to like-new condition, the items are gifted to community members in need, such as refugees, domestic violence survivors, and people emerging from homeless situations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1914 Occidental Avenue SouthUnit CSeattle, WA 98134
DATE POSTED
September 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Delivery
- Community Outreach
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours
- Ability to lift over 50 pounds