MEDSHARE Sort and Pack

MedShare is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people, communities and our planet by sourcing and directly delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need around the world. Volunteers will be helping MedShare sort and pack medical supplies, getting them ready for countries in need.
Volunteer tasks include:

• Sort Medical Supplies
• Pack Medical Supplies
• Complete a brief form describing box content
• Move Pallets of shipments
• Count and weigh medical supplies
• Restock box supply
• Clean-up work area

Court ordered volunteers are not permitted to serve. This project site is wheelchair accessible. All volunteers are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy in our break room. All volunteers are required to wear closed toe shoes and we recommend wearing casual, comfortable attire.

• An orientation is provided at the start of the shift; as a result, punctuality is important.
• We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to have time to sign in for both organizations.
• Clean-up will start 30 minutes prior to end of shift to allow time for wrap-up and closing remarks

This volunteer opportunity is part of Hands On Atlanta's Civic Leadership Program and is led by a trained Civic Fellow. The Civic Leadership Program transforms volunteer leaders into civic leaders while also supporting the needs of nonprofits.

MedShare is a 501c(3) humanitarian aid organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people, communities and our planet by sourcing and directly delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need around the world. MedShare helps increase health system capacity and drives sustainability by providing biomedical equipment training and service to healthcare organizations and medical professionals serving populations in need. MedShare’s deliveries of vital medical supplies and equipment have decreased our nation’s carbon footprint and brought health, healing and the promise of better lives to 97 countries and countless patients. MedShare is a top ranked charity by Charity Navigator, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.