Volunteers needed May 5-14 for Project Move Out

Project Move Out, an annual event that encourages students moving out for the summer to donate usable items to community organizations rather than throwing them away, is seeking volunteers from May 5-14 to assist in a variety of ways.

The project, now in its 24th year, is organized by the Roger C. Stewart Leadership and Professional Development (LEAD) Department and University Residences, along with community partner agencies. In addition to assisting families, Project Move Out keeps thousands of items from landfills. It is estimated that last year this program diverted roughly 56,834 pounds of items from heading to the landfill.

Among the gently used items students frequently donate are electronics and appliances (mini-fridges, stereos, microwaves, etc.) furniture (futons, chairs, shelves, etc.) clothing (including coats) and other household items. Items are donated at designated places in each residence hall. Shelf-stable food, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies are collected at the front desk of each hall and are donated directly to ACE Campus Food Pantry. 

The program’s overall objective is to provide students a convenient and responsible way to donate perfectly usable items they cannot take with them or no longer want. These items, in turn, avoid the landfill and directly benefit members of our local community.

Staff and faculty volunteers are especially needed during this time as students are leaving campus. 

Volunteers can register online here.