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Partnering with HERO as a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work in the HERO warehouse of office, helping to prepare the usable medical equipment and supplies for redistribution to neighbors in need in your community and throughout the world.

Duties for Warehouse Volunteers

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  • Inventory/weigh medical supplies and equipment donated from various healthcare facilities
  • Sort medical supplies
  • Repackage supplies for missions
  • Fill and label boxes
  • Stack and wrap boxes on pallets
  • Load or unload supplies
  • Supervise volunteer groups

 

Volunteer Groups

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  • Suggested minimum age: 11
  • Suggested group size: 4 to 15
  • Suggested session: 1 to 2 hours
  • An adult sponsor must accompany a group with four or more individuals under the age of 18
  • All volunteers must read and sign the Volunteer Information Form
  • Minors will need signed consent from a parent or guardian
  • Groups must call in advance to schedule work sessions
Special Projects

HERO welcomes all groups and individuals who wish to assist with HERO’s work. Pleases call in advance to speak with the volunteer coordinator to plan special projects or to volunteer for office work.

Guideline for Volunteer Groups
  • Organize your team before contacting HERO
  • Provide HERO with the number of team members, dates available and contact information
  • Remember that your team is responsible for providing its own transportation and refreshments
  • Warehouse activity can be messy, so please dress accordingly
  • Be prepared to clean up after your group or project
Projects Available

HERO is seeking a group or groups of higher education students to assist with established projects and programs or develop new opportunities for HERO.

  • Expand the Cars for Charity program
  • Develop and Maintain Inventory Management System
  • Event Coordinating
  • Fundraising
Ongoing projects include:

 

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  • Cleaning/organizing the warehouse
  • On-call availability for loading large or heavy equipment
  • Delivering smaller orders to area residents and non-profit agencies
  • Cleaning equipment for redistribution

Please contact HERO for details, 284.6111.

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