SORT: Sort & Organize Donations for Refugees

Christ Ministry Center provides long-term support and housing in their 6 apartment buildings for refugees from 27 countries including Haiti, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. They provide clothing and household items to their clients through generous donations from members of the community. Their clothing and household donation space needs volunteers to organize and sort the items so they can be more easily received from donors and matched with the clients.

Volunteers tasks include: sorting donated clothing, determining if clothing is appropriate for use (no holes, tears, or stains), discarding donated items that cannot be used so they can be hauled away, and hanging or folding clothes to put on racks or shelves according to gender and age (adult vs. children). Volunteers may also help with cleaning the donation room in preparation of storing new donations.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Wearing closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that are easy to work in when cleaning and carrying of items is recommended. This opportunity takes place indoors.

• Bring: Water bottle and snacks (no on-site vending machine). A microwave is available for use if needed.

• Physical Requirements: Volunteers will be bending and performing mostly light lifting. Chairs are available for volunteers if needed. Individuals with physical limitations can assist in the receiving room on 1st floor. The project space is wheelchair accessible.

• Religious Observation: No religious service will be taking place during the volunteer opportunity.

• ​Note: Registration for this volunteer opportunity closes 72 hours before the shift's start time to allow adequate notice for the Christ Ministry Center team. You're welcome to sign up for as many shifts as you are able. 

About Christ Ministry Center

The Christ Ministry Center is based upon meeting the human needs in Matthew 25:35, "I was hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, in prison and a stranger...and you cared for me!"