Volunteers
MISSION POSSIBLE
Providing assistance to people in need is our one and only "mission" at the Mission of Deeds. This assistance is provided by a group of individuals whose volunteer spirit and commitment to helping others is a source of inspiration to everyone who meets them. Our volunteers range in age from 16 to 95 years and perform a wide range of functions that include picking up donated items for storage in our warehouse; cleaning, repairing, and organizing items; sorting for distribution to clients; assisting clients with their selection of items; and providing office / administrative support.
At the Mission of Deeds, our volunteers help clients who, in most cases, are families or individuals beginning a new life after living in shelters, losing their possessions as a result of personal tragedies, or being abandoned by family members. Unfortunately, we have seen a dramatic increase in requests for assistance in recent years and we expect that trend to continue as more families seek help from the Mission of Deeds. To meet this anticipated increase, we hope to expand our group of volunteers who have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to help us help others in need.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us about any of the following opportunities:
Administrative
Provide general administrative and clerical support, such as answering telephone calls, scheduling pick-up and drop-off appointments, mailing, filing, and data entry.Client Assistants
Sort donated linen, kitchen, and household items; organize items for distribution to clients; assist clients with the selection offurniture and household items at our warehouse.Computer/Database
Assist with information technology needs.Fundraising
Plan and/or implement activities to raise financial and in-kind support.Furniture/Electrical Repair
Minor repair of furniture or electrical goods (e.g., lamps) and organize them for distribution to clients.Upholstery
Clean and repair small rips and tears in upholstered furniture; clean using the Mission of Deeds Bisell Clean machine.Grant Writing
Research potential grants and develop/write proposals to help secure grants.Media/Public Relations
Prepare and/or convey information about the Mission of Deeds to various media outlets, businesses, and civic organizations.Truck Drivers/Crew Members
Drive box truck and/or load/unload furniture (no special driver’s license required).Warehouse
Volunteers are needed morning hours to assist the warehouse manager in helping to load client trucks, and unload the Mission
of Deeds truck.
Any volunteer assistance that you can provide to the Mission of Deeds will help to provide a better life for needy individuals, families and children at a time when they need it most.