OneEighty needs various goods, volunteers

There are many ways to help OneEighty, celebrating 50 years of helping people change directions, through donations of goods or time.

The organization needs include the following:

Hygiene items

—Body wash (no bar soap).

—Razors (men's and women's).

—Shampoo and conditioner.

—2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner (a top need).

—Shaving cream (men's and women's).

—Hand and body lotion.

—Toothpaste and toothbrushes.

—Deodorant (men's and women's).

—Diapers.

—Feminine hygiene products (Maxi pads, tampons, et cetera).

Other items

New items are preferred; however, clean, gently used items also are accepted.

—Twin size sheets.

—Twin XL sheets (college dorm size).

—Twin size comforter.

—Laundry baskets.

—Pillows (new only).

—Bath towels.

—Washcloths and hand towels.

—Blankets (adult).

—Coloring books.

—Coloring pencils.

—Winter hats and gloves.

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteers play an essential role in OneEighty. OneEighty deals with sexual abuse, drug intervention and other sensitive topics. Due to that fact, volunteers are recruited and treated like employees.

There are three options for volunteering at OneEighty.

Group volunteer projects

OneEighty welcomes groups to assist with projects.

Auxiliary Committee

Committee members help plan events that fundraise and educate the public about OneEighty. Committees meet monthly.

Trained volunteer

OneEighty hosts sessions throughout the year. The sessions are an overview of the services and programs OneEighty offers to prepare a volunteer to work with the community or a client. An application is required to become a trained volunteer. After an application has been submitted, OneEighty conducts an interview with the applicant. Qualified candidates are offered a volunteer position and scheduled for a training session.

To make a donation or volunteer, email or call Dwight Sprang, volunteer coordinator, at dsprang@one-eighty.org or 330-264-8498.