Volunteer FAQs

 Furniture Drop-Offs for Families     

What will I do?

 You will help load furniture into our truck at the warehouse then drive to accompany HNB staff as they deliver those items to two households in the area. There may be some light setting up involved but it will not be the focus. Be sure to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and shoes that you can work in. Come ready to work hard, have fun, and be flexible!

Where will I go and when? 

We will start at our storage facility in LANDOVER at 9 AM and aim to leave by 10 AM. We will aim to complete the last drop-off by 2:30 PM.

How much do I need to lift? 

For drop offs, we have a much smaller crew and the bulk of the work is moving furniture out of storage and into an apartment/house. So we do ask all that are doing drop offs are able to partner-lift furniture.

Will I get to meet refugees?

Yes! When we do drop offs, the family must be there to receive the furniture and let us in. Though it is not expected, often the families will invite the volunteers in for tea or a snack.

Okay to bring my kids? 

If they are older kids/teens and able to lift furniture, they are more than welcome. But for drop offs, we suggest leaving the smaller kids at home as there often isn’t much for them to do, and limited space if the family is around.

COVID Protocol:

Homes Not Borders follows the local guidelines of the areas where we do set ups and drop offs. Throughout the DC area, masks are currently optional. But bring a mask just in case the family might request it in their home.

What do I need to bring? 

Bring water and a lunch. Depending on the weather, you may want to bring hat, sunscreen, and/or raincoat. 

Doing furniture drop offs is an incredibly fun experience and a lot of hard work and each one is a unique experience. We ask that you bring a flexible fun attitude.