Volunteers will support The Foster Network by stocking and organizing the New Room, which provides brand-new shoes, pajamas, socks, and underwear for children entering foster care. This role ensures items are easily accessible, accurately sorted, and ready to meet immediate placement needs.
Responsibilities include:
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Stocking and organizing new shoes, pajamas, socks, and underwear in the New Room
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Retrieving inventory from the outdoor shed and transporting items inside for stocking
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Lifting and placing storage totes (up to 25 lbs) onto shelving units, including overhead shelves
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Sorting and organizing items with close attention to sizing, style, and gender
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Maintaining a clean, orderly, and well-labeled space
Physical & Safety Requirements:
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Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, including lifting above shoulder/head height
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Ability to safely carry items from an outdoor storage area into the building
Schedule & Commitment:
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This is a weekly volunteer opportunity
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Each shift is a 2-hour time slot
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Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours
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Available Monday through Thursday
Impact:
This volunteer role helps ensure children receive new, appropriately sized essentials quickly and with dignity during a critical transition period.
