Volunteer FAQs

The Furniture Bank can accommodate groups of up to 120 volunteers. Groups of more than 60 require
additional notice. Please email volunteer@furniturebankatlanta.org to schedule a group with more than
60 volunteers.

Yes, we have a parking lot at our warehouse located at 2179 Bouldercrest Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. 

Because parking spots at the Furniture Bank are limited, we recommend that large volunteer groups carpool, use ride-share services, or take public transportation.

MARTA: Our new location is directly served by MARTA Bus Route 32 (Bouldercrest Road), which runs North/South from Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station. You can board Route 32 at Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station and ride it directly to a stop near our door.

Furniture builds require a $60 donation per piece of furniture to help cover the costs of materials.

A group of X people will typically build X number of items in a 3-hour period. For example, 30 volunteers
will typically build 30 pieces. 30 x $60 = $1,800.

Yes, you can volunteer from your home, church, or business in Metro Atlanta! Please email Volunteer@FurnitureBankAtlanta.org if you’re interested in learning more or signing up for any of these offsite volunteer opportunities:

  • Offsite Furniture Build (Individual)
  • Offsite Furniture Build (Group)
  • Offsite Kitting Drive (Group)

We don’t regularly offer volunteer opportunities on weekends, but we’d be happy to accommodate a weekend volunteer group with advanced notice. To request a weekend volunteer opportunity, contact volunteer@furniturebankatlanta.org at least one month in advance.

Children ages 12-17 can volunteer without their parents present. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If you have any questions about volunteer age guidelines, please contact volunteer@furniturebankatlanta.org.

No, we do not offer volunteer opportunities for those who need to complete court mandated community service hours.

Yes! Please let our Volunteer Manager Shanelle Holder know ahead of time about any documentation you’ll need. You can reach her at volunteer@furniturebankatlanta.org.