Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Volunteer Opportunity:
Back to School Backpacks
I'm Interested!

Plan and purchase back-to-school supplies supplies and put in backpack. Backpacks will go to either children and youth served by our Housing Services or school-based whole family support services. Volunteer needs to be able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies.

 

 

 

 

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) celebrates 50 years in 2021 of empowering people to be strong, healthy and thriving. Wayne Metro’s over 600 staff work to help residents who earn very low-incomes achieve their goals. The agency has services targeted to four Impact Areas: Family Success, Healthy Homes, Upward Mobility, and Equity and Inclusion. Learn more at waynemetro.org.

 

VOLUNTEER CONTACT

wmdevelopment@waynemetro.org

 

 

 

PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan and purchase back-to-school supplies supplies and put in backpack. Backpacks will go to either children and youth served by our Housing Services or school-based whole family support services. Volunteer needs to be able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies.

 

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED2 HOURS including:

~ watch short informational video about Wayne Metro, which can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/Yhqy_kTenKI

~ 2 hours estimated to complete job duties

 

DUTIES

  1. Collect funds for purchasing below supplies.
  2. Purchase supplies:
    • backpack
    • 24 pack pencils
    • pencil sharpener
    • 24 pack crayons
    • loose leaf paper
    • Optional supplies: 
      • 12 color pencil pack
      • folder(s) or 3-ring binder(s)
      • scissors
      • calculator
      • hand sanitizer liquid or wipes.
  3. Put supplies into the backpack
  4. Email to arrange pack drop-off

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase kit supplies

LOCATION:  REMOTE = You may do this volunteer job anywhere!

BENEFITS

  • Build teamwork skills while you plan alongside co-workers or family or classmates
  • Learn about resources in your community for basic needs
  • Have fun and feel good while helping others

 

General
Suitable for Kids
Ages 5-12
Ages 13-17
Good for Groups?
No
Type of Opportunity
General
When
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Repeats daily for 365 times
Duration of 59 minutes
Location Details
Work from Anywhere
I'm Interested!