Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Helps sort, clean, and pack kitchen items, linens, small appliances and other donations to prepare them to go out onto the floor for Mustard Seed's clients

Role Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented volunteer to assist with minor furniture repairs to help prepare donated items for distribution to families in need. This role directly supports our mission to provide safe, functional, and dignified furnishings to households emerging from crisis.

Primary Responsibilities:
*Tighten legs on tables, chairs, and other furniture pieces
*Repair or clean up chips, dents, and surface damage
*Replace or install basic hardware (knobs, bolts, screws, etc.)
*Assemble and prepare bed frames for client use
*Ensure repaired items are safe, sturdy, and ready for distribution

Qualifications:
Basic handyman skills and comfort using hand tools
Attention to detail and commitment to safety
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
Willingness to lift or move furniture (with assistance as needed)

Impact:
Each item you repair helps turn an empty space into a real home. By donating a few hours a week, you’ll be helping us ensure every family we serve receives quality, reliable furnishings they can trust.

Role Summary:

Are you friendly, outgoing, and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for a Volunteer Fundraiser who enjoys meeting new people and building community relationships. This role will support Mustard Seed Furniture Bank’s events and fundraising efforts by securing in-kind donations from local businesses—such as gift cards, raffle items, or event supplies.

You’ll help power events that raise critical funds for families rebuilding their lives after crisis. If you love connecting people to a good cause, this opportunity is for you!

Primary Responsibilities:

*Visit or contact local businesses to request in-kind donations for fundraising events and raffles
*Represent the mission and values of the Mustard Seed with professionalism and enthusiasm
*Track outreach and follow-up with potential donors as needed
*Pick up donations or coordinate drop-offs at the warehouse
*Deliver thank-you notes or recognition materials as part of donor stewardship

Qualifications:

Friendly, engaging, and comfortable speaking with business owners or managers
Passionate about Mustard Seed’s mission to provide furniture and dignity to families in need
Organized and reliable with strong follow-through
Access to transportation for business visits and pickups
Willingness to be trained and supported with talking points, scripts, and materials

Impact:

By helping secure in-kind donations, you directly support events that raise essential funds for programs like Beds4Kids and household furnishing assistance. Every donation you gather helps create homes, restore hope, and uplift families across Northeast Indiana.

Overview:
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable volunteer to help maintain and organize our tool and handyman work area. This volunteer role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, working with tools, and supporting a mission-driven environment.

We are a small, collaborative team dedicated to ensuring that every client we serve experiences dignity and care. Volunteers are an essential part of our work—and this role directly contributes to our ability to repair and prepare furniture for families in need.

Primary Responsibilities:
*Sort and organize the tool/workbench area to maintain a clean and efficient workspace
*Ensure tools are labeled and stored properly
*Dispose of broken or unusable items appropriately
*Maintain basic inventory of supplies (glue, screws, drill bits, etc.)
*Keep the handyman area swept, clean, and functional
*Optional Additional Responsibilities (If Desired)

Assist with minor furniture repairs such as:
*Tightening loose legs on chairs and tables
*Replacing missing hardware
*Gluing or clamping broken pieces
*Light sanding or refinishing touch-ups

Qualifications:
Enjoys organizing and working with tools
Comfortable using basic hand tools and small power tools
Reliable and self-motivated
Attention to detail and safety
Ability to work independently or alongside our team

Impact:
This behind-the-scenes role helps ensure that every piece of furniture that leaves our warehouse is safe, functional, and ready to help a household start fresh. By maintaining an efficient tool area, you empower our warehouse staff and volunteers to serve families with dignity and excellence.