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2024-10-21
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2025-01-17
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Roseville, MN 55113
Important Note: For the quickest reply from Bridging, please reach out to us directly using the Contact Info below (direct email and phone) rather than clicking on the I Want to Help icon. Thanks! Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 100,000 homes since 1987. NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes. We are confident in our safety standards and can proudly say we are now serving nearly 120 households EACH WEEK! Join the Bridging Volunteer Team! We need help "shopping" in person and virtually with our clients! You'll team up with another volunteer or two, and lead our clients on an in-person or virtual trip through our warehouse to help them choose items to furnish their new homes! Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:45am to Noon (we ask that you commit to at least one day per week) We also need help with our warehouse inventory! We need help with our warehouse inventory! Meet donors/donations at the dock door, taking in household goods and furniture. Load trucks for our delivery team. Unload trucks as they return from residential and corporate pickups. Help us restock the shelves after shopping has been completed. Be prepared for a workout, get your steps in, and lift stuff (both light and heavy)! Shifts are in 3 hour increments available Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to Noon, 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 9:00am to Noon and 12:00pm to 3:00pm. **We are especially in need of warehouse volunteers for the 3pm6-pm shift during the week and on Saturdays! We ask that you first come in for a tour of our warehouse so that you can get a scope of what we do. Tours last 20 to 30 minutes. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org Roseville Location 1730 Terrace Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 Wendy Erickson, Volunteer Manager direct phone: 651-319-9295 email: wendy.erickson@bridging.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-21
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2024-10-21
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2025-01-17
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Important Note: For the quickest reply from Bridging, please reach out to us directly by contacting Danyelle Marthaler at 952.460.1037 or danyelle.marthaler@bridging.org Please reach out to us directly and do not click the "I Want to Help" icon. Thanks! NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes. OFFSITE OPPORTUNITY!!! Help Bridging Stock the Shelves! Imagine how you could cook a meal without basic kitchen utensils or sleep without a pillow or blanket? Thousands of local families and individuals face this situation every day. By hosting an Essentials Drive at your workplace, faith-based organization, or in your community, you can help provide essential items to households in need while raising awareness. Bridging serves an average of 120 households each week. Location: Off-site at your work, school, faith-based organization, and in your community. Organize a drive today! Help us stock the shelves so we can serve over 300 people (120 households) every week. Essential Drives allow us to fill the gaps in donations and make sure families have what they need to fully function in their new home. Coordinator’s Guide is available with full details to get started. New or gently-used items accepted. Promotional support and templates are available for each type of project. Types of Essentials Drives: Pillows: New and (clean/stain free) used pillows needed! We distribute an average of 300 pillows each week! Blankets: All sizes (twin, full, queen, and king) wanted. We need blankets for an average of 300 people each week! Everyone gets two blankets, so we need an average of 600 each week! Towels: All sizes and types wanted. Our goal is to provide one bath towel per person. That's over 13,000 towels each year! Kitchen Packs: Include a can opener, mixing spoon, spatula, utility scissors, and a container to hold items. We need an average of 120 packs per week to give each home a pack. Cleaning Kits: Include dish scrubber, rubber gloves, sponges, hard surface scrub brush, dust cloths, and a container to hold items (bucket or shoebox size bin). (No cleansers please). We need an average of 120 packs per week to give each home a kit. Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 110,000 homes since 1987. NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes. To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org. Bloomington Location: 201 W. 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420 Danyelle Marthaler, Community Engagement Coordinator Direct phone: 952.460.1037 email: danyelle.marthaler@bridging.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-03
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2024-10-21
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2025-01-17
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Important Note: For the quickest reply from Bridging, please reach out to us directly using the Contact Info below (direct email and phone) rather than clicking on the I Want to Help icon. Thanks! Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 100,000 homes since 1987. NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes. Join the Bridging Volunteer Team! We need help "shopping" in person and virtually with our clients! You'll team up with another volunteer or two, and lead our clients on an in-person or virtual trip through our warehouse to help them choose items to furnish their new homes! Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:45am to Noon (we ask that you commit to at least one day per week) We also need help in our warehouse! We need help with our warehouse inventory! Meet donors/donations at the dock door, taking in household goods and furniture. Load trucks for our delivery team. Unload trucks as they return from residential and corporate pickups. Help us restock the shelves after shopping has been completed. Be prepared for a workout, get your steps in, and lift stuff (both light and heavy)! Shifts are in 3 hour increments available Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to Noon, 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 9:00am to Noon and 12:00pm to 3:00pm. **We are especially in need of warehouse volunteers for the 3pm6-pm shift during the week and on Saturdays! We ask that you first come in for a tour of our warehouse so that you can get a scope of what we do. Tours last 20 to 30 minutes. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org Bloomington Location 201 W. 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420 Erin Colburn, Volunteer Coordinator erin.colburn@bridging.org 952.460.3750
Date Posted: 2024-10-21
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2024-10-21
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2025-01-17
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Saint Paul, MN 55113
Important Note: For the quickest reply from Bridging, please reach out to us directly by contacting Joel Bisser at joel.bisser@bridging.org or 612.403.6872 Please reach out to us directly and do not click the "I Want to Help" icon. Thanks! NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes. OFFSITE OPPORTUNITY!!! Help Bridging Stock the Shelves! Imagine how you could cook a meal without basic kitchen utensils or sleep without a pillow or blanket? Thousands of local families and individuals face this situation every day. By hosting an Essentials Drive at your workplace, faith-based organization, or in your community, you can help provide essential items to households in need while raising awareness. Bridging serves an average of 120 households each week. Location: Off-site at your work, school, faith-based organization, and in your community. Organize a drive today! Help us stock the shelves so we can serve over 300 people (120 households) every week. Essential Drives allow us to fill the gaps in donations and make sure families have what they need to fully function in their new home. Coordinator’s Guide is available with full details to get started. New or gently-used items accepted. Promotional support and templates are available for each type of project. Types of Essentials Drives: Pillows: New and (clean/stain free) used pillows needed! We distribute an average of 300 pillows each week! Blankets: All sizes (twin, full, queen, and king) wanted. We need blankets for an average of 300 people each week! Everyone gets two blankets, so we need an average of 600 per week! Towels: All sizes and types wanted. Our goal is to provide one bath towel per person. That's over 13,000 towels each year! Kitchen Packs: Include a can opener, mixing spoon, spatula, utility scissors, and a container to hold items. We need an average of 120 packs per week to give each home a pack. Cleaning Kits: Include dish scrubber, rubber gloves, sponges, hard surface scrub brush, dust cloths, and a container to hold items (bucket or shoebox size bin). (No cleansers please). We need an average of 120 packs per week to give each home a kit. Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 110,000 homes since 1987. NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes. To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org. Roseville Location 1730 Terrace Dr. Roseville, MN 55113 Joel Bisser, Community Engagement Coordinator Direct phone: 651-403-6872 email: joel.bissser@bridging.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-03
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2024-10-21
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2025-01-17
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Roseville, MN 55113
Important Note: For the quickest reply from Bridging, please reach out to us directly by contacting Joel Bisser at joel.bisser@bridging.org or 612.403.6872 Please reach out to us directly and do not click the "I Want to Help" icon. Thanks! Organize a Team Volunteer Event at Bridging! Looking for a great volunteer project for your group of friends or coworkers? Volunteering as a group in a Bridging warehouse will make a huge difference to families pursuing housing stability. Group size: 5-25 volunteers Shifts: 2-3 hours in length Weekdays: Tuesdays-Thursdays after 1pm We require all volunteers to be 14 years of age or older in our warehouses. TYPICAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: Sorting through donated goods, loading and unloading trucks, rolling linens, and stocking shelves for client shopping. Specific projects will be determined on the day you arrive based on the inventory, our needs that day, and the final size of your group. WHEN CAN I BOOK A GROUP PROJECT? Book year-round. Pick a date, time and location (Bloomington or Roseville) for your event. All groups must be scheduled in advance. Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 110,000 homes since 1987. Additional information can be found at bridging.org. Contact: Joel Bisser, Community Engagement Coordinator Direct Phone: 651.403.6872 Email: joel.bisser@bridging.org Roseville Warehouse is located at 1730 Terrace Drive, Roseville, MN 55113
Date Posted: 2024-10-03
