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HGRM Volunteer Orientation

Have you
been thinking about getting involved in an organization that helps people in
need? Are you interested in meeting some great people? HGRM, Household Goods
Recycling of Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization based in Acton looking
for new volunteers Come learn what HGRM is all about! New Volunteer
orientations are now scheduled for 10:00 – 11:30 am on September 20th,
21st, and 24thand October 2nd and 5th. 



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 across Massachusetts make a home.  



HGRM
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,
and they help families in need select furniture and household goods in HGRM’s
showroom (530 Great Road, Acton). Volunteers also drive HGRM trucks to pick up donations,
load and unload household goods, repair furniture, help with office work, PR,
and fundraising.

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Whether you want to spend 3 hours
a month or a day a week, we invite you to join our team.  To learn more about volunteering at HGRM or to
sign up for an upcoming volunteer orientation, visit www.HGRM.org or email Bob Van Emburgh at bob@HGRM.org or call 978-635-1710
ext. 6.  

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