Every item on our shopping floor starts with a volunteer.
Donation Processing Volunteers help transform donated clothing into a welcoming shopping experience for local families. By sorting, organizing, and preparing donations, you'll help ensure community members can easily access the clothing they need.
Your efforts help reduce barriers for families and individuals while supporting United Way's work to lift 10,000 community members to financial stability by 2033.
What You'll Do
- Sort incoming clothing donations
- Inspect items for quality and usability
- Organize clothing by size and category
- Prepare items for display on the shopping floor
- Help maintain an organized donation processing area
- Assist with special projects as needed
Perfect For
- People who enjoy organizing and creating order
- Volunteers who prefer behind-the-scenes work
- Individuals looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity
- Students earning service hours
- Groups and coworkers volunteering together
Physical Requirements
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, reaching, and lifting
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Why Volunteers Love This Role
- Immediate, visible results
- Active volunteer work
- Flexible scheduling
- A team-oriented environment
- A meaningful way to support local families
When?
- Mondays - 9:00am to 12:00pm
- Tuesdays – 2:45pm to 5:15pm
- Wednesdays - 4:45pm to 7:15pm
- Fridays - 8:45am to 11:15am
Where?
The Community Closet is located at 705 S. 24th Avenue, Suite 440. The Community Closet is on the north side of the building, opposite to the United Way office.
Time Commitment
To staff regular hours, we are looking for volunteers who can make a commitment to two shifts per month, but we can be flexible if that doesn't work for you.
If you are looking for a one-time opportunity, check out our options here: https://www.unitedwaymc.org/volunteer
Age Requirement?
18+, or 14-17 alongside parent/guardian
Training?
All training will be provided on-site. Background check required.
If this sounds like a great fit for you, respond to this need! We will be in touch with information on next steps to schedule training and complete a background check.
