Volunteer at Flourish
The heartbeat of Flourish is our volunteer crew, coming in at nearly 120 volunteers per month. Our volunteer opportunities include sewing, woodworking, sorting, and more.
Come join the fun!
Register individually
First Time Volunteer?
- Click “Sign Up To Serve” button below
- Scroll to find the day of the week you’d like to serve
- Choose an “opportunity” for that day
TIP: Don’t know where you want to serve? Just choose “Where Needed” and we’ll find just the right spot for you when you arrive. Job descriptions can be found below - Click on the date you would like to come
- Arrive at 8:30 am and plan to stay until around 12 pm
- If you have questions, email volunteer@flourishfurniturebank.org
Bring Your Team!
On-site Teams
Please click here or click the button below to request an activity and provide basic information about your group.
Team Size: 5–10 (volunteers ages 12–14 must be accompanied by an adult, with a ratio of 1:5)
Jobs include loading trucks for our guests, sorting through donated goods, packing, woodworking, sewing, and more!
Specific projects will be determined on the day you volunteer based on inventory and final group size. Special team building projects are available both on and offsite.
Volunteers do not have to stay for the entire time frame, but are requested to be present by 8:30 am. There will be an orientation and tour for any new volunteers.
Off-site Ideas for Teams
- Sponsor a donation drive: collect items such as cookware, small appliances, blankets, towels, pillows, etc.
- Purchase and assemble kitchen essentials kits as a team.
- Build a dresser from a kit and deliver to Flourish.
- Host a Flourish scavenger hunt! Divide into teams and see who can collect all the items on our list of essentials first!
Volunteer Roles
Select from a variety of flexible and rewarding opportunities. New volunteers should attend a 30-minute introduction tour prior to their first day of service to learn more about the opportunities. Volunteers ages 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Facilities Assistant
- Move donated furniture, bags and boxes throughout the facility. Restock shelves.
- Load and unload vehicles.
- Accept donations.
Times
- Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 pm. Other time frames available upon request.
Shopping Assistant
- Assist clients during their shopping trip
- Tag furniture and pack small housewares
- Limited lifting required
Times
- Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 pm.
Donation Intake Specialist
- Inspect and clean incoming furniture pieces
Times
- Flexible schedule while facility is open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 pm.
Truck Drivers
- Our team is looking for a few folks with flexible weekday schedules to help us get donations picked up. Help us ensure that no one in Kansas City goes without basic necessities. Most shifts are only 1-4 hours and offer flexibility.
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Please contact info@flourishfurnishings.org to learn more. No CDL required.
Product Sorter and Packing
- Sort, size and clean small housewares donated by home and corporate donors
- Inspect items and stock shelves with dishes, cookware, linens, utensils, etc.
- Pack and prepare clients selection for transportation
Times
- Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 pm.
Electrical & Woodworking Shops
- Perform minor repair and test small electrical appliances and lamps.
- Perform minor repair, restoration, and construction/upcycling of donated furniture.
Times
- Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 pm.
Sewing Room
- Light sewing
- Repurpose linens
- Training provided
Times
- Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 pm.
