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Furniture Bank-Volunteer Coordinator VISTA member

The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio is a unique and collaborative organization that provides furniture to central Ohio families and individuals in poverty and struggling with severe life challenges so that they can improve their lives. It started twenty years ago with one man with a truck in a church basement and has grown to serving an average of 3,500 families a year. The Furniture Bank picks up gently used furniture, mattresses and household items then works with dozens of nonprofits, churches and social service agencies to help families living in poverty. Families visit the Furniture Bank to pick out 10 to 20 pieces of furniture- beds, dressers, tables, chairs and other household items at our one-stop shop warehouse, then have their furniture delivered the same day. The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio is one of the largest furniture banks in the country, and works with 9,000 donors, 2,000 volunteers, 3,500 client families and more than 100 referring agencies each year. The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio operates three social enterprises- two Furniture with a Heart thrift stores and Downsize with a Heart, a downsizing and moving business.

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Member Duties : The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio has expanded into Lancaster! This location is a combination thrift store and furniture bank. One of our biggest needs is creating, recruiting, and fortifying a brand new volunteer program tailored to that location. As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will make inroads with agencies, businesses, and churches in the area. You will have the chance to create a robust volunteer program with the capacity to grow as more families are referred to the Furniture Bank. You will meet with area nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations to create new partnerships and a better-connected community. Ultimately, your role will expand our ability to serve our neighbors through greater awareness and community engagement. Join our team today! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , $200 housing stipend , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Housing , Homelessness .

Skills : General Skills , Communications , Community Organization , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Public Speaking .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Furniture Bank-Volunteer Coordinator VISTA member

Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/28/2025 To 07/11/2025

Contact	Carrie Dennis
118 S Yale Ave
Columbus OH 43222
6142214336
cdennis@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	78599


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