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ReClaim It!: Volunteer to promote creative re-use & waste reduction at ReClaim It! (near PCC)
Posted by hannah.cherry
Volunteer near PCC Cascade – Waste Reduction & Creative Re-Use
ReClaim It! is a unique non-profit resale store that gleans nearly everything we sell from the Metro Transfer Station. We are reducing the waste stream, while sourcing a one of a kind volunteer run store with many unique items. We sell to local artists, neighbors and the general public to inspire reuse, repair, and reimagination. Reclaim it! is located at 1 N. Killingsworth (at Williams, not too far from PCC- Cascade campus). Our team of wonderful people give of their time cleaning and fixing items, setting up in-shop displays, creating DIY demo items, and being a friendly face helping customers at our re-sale store.
You can sign up for flexible volunteer shifts to help out when the store is open on Fri/Sat/Sun between 10:00 am -5:00 pm in August, & we will be adding Wed/Thurs. in Sept. too. We also have work parties when we get new items on Mondays 10:00 am-2:00 pm or by special arrangement. Other volunteer opportunities include going to the Metro Waste Transfer Station in NW Pdx to glean treasures, and helping load up our found treasures on Sundays at 1:30.
The next step to get started is to schedule an in-person tour and orientation. Folks usually come in for at least an hour to get oriented and to try out working with us.
Contact Information
Kelly Caldwell, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@reclaimitpdx.org | 503-423-7712
reclaimitpdx.org
About the Organization
ReClaim It! is a nonprofit that reduces the waste stream, by salvaging materials directly from the ‘dump”, for re-use by the general public, artists, & DIY’ers. We have salvaged over 200,000 pounds of useable items including furniture; containers; lumber; art supplies; vintage, collectibles & curious and wonderful materials.