Emmaus House Clothing Closet (SAVANNAH) 12.4.24

Get Connected Icon Happens On Dec 4, 2024
Get Connected Icon 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Expired

Description

Volunteer with SCAD SERVE to help assist the Emmaus House Clothing Closet program supporting our neighbors in need. Emmaus House believes in the dignity of all persons, providing warm meals, hot showers, and fresh laundry services to anyone who visits their door. Volunteers have the opportunity to help organize the donations of clothing to individuals who need it most.  

Tasks:
-Sort donations, determining which items are in good condition
-Organize donation area
-Fold and hang clothing items in a tidy manner

Skills and Experience:

-Interest in supporting the ongoing operations of the Clothing Closet
-Good communication skills
-Friendly and helpful manner
-Ability to do lifting under 25 pounds

Volunteers will meet in Bradley Hall lobby at 9:30 am and walk over to Emmaus House (18 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401). Emmaus House Staff will help volunteers become familiar with the clothing organization process. It is recommended volunteers wear comfortable shoes to move and walk-in, as well as a SCAD SERVE t-shirt or other SCAD apparel.


Registration: In addition to registering through SCAD.galaxydigital, Emmaus House requires volunteers to also register through their volunteer portal which lists all opportunities. Their system will offer volunteers instructional emails beyond the information listed here.

Once you create an account, you will be able to view and register: www.unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer. All volunteers must sign a waiver (attached) and be in good health the day of the event. We frequently serve some of the most vulnerable populations and will continue to work together with our friends at nonprofit agencies to care for them in the best way possible, including masking up and avoiding participation if anyone is ill.

Please check your SCAD email for updates.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Register by Dec 4, 2024
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 18 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA  31401