The summer is a great time to get involved in a worthwhile organization! HGRM, Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization located at 530 Main Street in Acton that is looking for new volunteers to help out especially on weekends. Volunteers are instrumental in accomplishing HGRM’s mission of collecting gently used furniture and household goods and supplying them free of charge, in cooperation with community agencies, to people in need. In 2012, close to 800 volunteers helped nearly 3,000 families make a home.
Whether you are a college student looking for a meaningful experience for the summer, or an adult interested in giving back to the community, HGRM is a great place to volunteer. HGRM volunteers are passionate about what they do. When asked why they volunteer at HGRM, here are what a few of the volunteers said:
“I want to give back to others and support causes I believe in (namely recycling and helping others in need). I love the concept. I thoroughly enjoy being around others who volunteer at HGRM - they are wonderful people - and I enjoy meeting and helping the clients HGRM serves.”
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“The volunteers are friendly, respectful and caring. I am the beneficiary of years of work now put into a well oiled process. I'm saving all these things from the trash… Meeting the clients is a reminder of the things that I often take for granted.”
“It's a wonderful organization with lots of caring and dedicated volunteers (and staff) where everyone "wins" - the people who donate, the clients who receive, and the volunteers who help facilitate the process.”
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Volunteers are at the core of HGRM and no prior experience is necessary. Volunteers assist donors who come to drop off furniture and household goods. They also help families in need who come to HGRM in times of crisis or transition. Volunteers help these families select furniture and household goods in HGRM’s showroom, and gain some peace of mind as they establish their home. Additional volunteer roles include truck drivers and crew that pick up donations, furniture movers, furniture repair, office work, PR, and fundraising.
Whether you want to spend 3 hours a month or a day a week, we invite you to join our team. Right now, HGRM has a critical need for volunteers to help accept donations on Saturdays from 9-12 and to help clients on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4. To learn more about volunteering at HGRM visit www.HGRM.org or contact Brigid Bieber at 978-635-1710 ext. 6.
