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Brother’s Brother Foundation receives medical supplies that are beneficial to hospitals, clinics, and organizations worldwide. With your help, we are able to sort and send supplies to developing countries. Thanks to volunteers, countries receive high quality supplies and aid. Individuals, corporations, and community groups are encouraged to volunteer with us. Below are the guidelines for volunteers interested in working with us.
- All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
- Groups with a large number of teens must bring at least one adult for every four teenagers.
- We require a liability waiver and photo release form from all volunteers.
- We cannot accept volunteers with drug convictions due to the product we handle and insurance guidelines.
- We ask that all volunteers wear closed toed shoes as a preventative safety measure.
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Opportunities
get involved with our programs
volunteer guidelines
Brother’s Brother Foundation receives medical supplies that are beneficial to hospitals, clinics, and organizations worldwide. With your help, we are able to sort and send supplies to developing countries. Thanks to volunteers, countries receive high quality supplies and aid. Individuals, corporations, and community groups are encouraged to volunteer with us. Below are the guidelines for volunteers interested in working with us.
- All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
- Groups with a large number of teens must bring at least one adult for every four teenagers.
- We require a liability waiver and photo release form from all volunteers.
- We cannot accept volunteers with drug convictions due to the product we handle and insurance guidelines.
- We ask that all volunteers wear closed toed shoes as a preventative safety measure.
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Healthcare
A total of 96 40' container equivalents of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment were shipped around the world in 2020.
Educational
A total of 16 40' containers equivalents of textbooks & educational materials were sent in the US & around the world in 2020.
Med-Surg
A total of 61 Med-Surg Trips were provided with vital medicines, supplies and equipment in 2020.
Reach
A total of 42 countries across the globe served by Brother's Brother Foundation programs.
Healthcare
A total of 96 40' container equivalents of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment were shipped around the world in 2020.
Educational
A total of 16 40' containers equivalents of textbooks & educational materials were sent in the US & around the world in 2020.
Med-Surg
A total of 61 Med-Surg Trips were provided with vital medicines, supplies and equipment in 2020.
Reach
A total of 42 countries across the globe served by Brother's Brother Foundation programs.
frequently asked questions
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Pharmaceuticals and supplies from manufacturers
- Over-the-counter medication (expiration must be over a year away)
- Short-dated pharmaceuticals from manufacturers*
- Short-dated medical supplies*
- Hospital beds and equipment from facilities
- Walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.
- Wheelchairs, non-electric preferable
*Twelve months or more remaining until expiration.
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Items that have not been completely sanitized and cleaned
- Expired items or items that will expire in less than six months (unless specifically requested by the recipient organization)
- Prescriptions that have been issued to an individual
- Most high-tech equipment (call to be sure)
- Equipment in need of repair
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Used books in excellent condition
- Library and fiction books in excellent condition
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date less than 10 years old
- New office and school supplies (i.e. paper, pens, pencils, etc.)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date older than 10 years
- Damaged books
- Religious materials
- Journals
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
For more information, please email us at education@brothersbrother.org or email 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Note: In disaster situations the following list of items may change to accommodate the needs of those affected.
Donations We Accept
- New personal care/hygiene items (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New over-the-counter medication (expiration must be at least one year away)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Used clothing
- Food items
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
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FAQs
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Pharmaceuticals and supplies from manufacturers
- Over-the-counter medication (expiration must be over a year away)
- Short-dated pharmaceuticals from manufacturers*
- Short-dated medical supplies*
- Hospital beds and equipment from facilities
- Walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.
- Wheelchairs, non-electric preferable
*Twelve months or more remaining until expiration.
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Items that have not been completely sanitized and cleaned
- Expired items or items that will expire in less than six months (unless specifically requested by the recipient organization)
- Prescriptions that have been issued to an individual
- Most high-tech equipment (call to be sure)
- Equipment in need of repair
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Used books in excellent condition
- Library and fiction books in excellent condition
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date less than 10 years old
- New office and school supplies (i.e. paper, pens, pencils, etc.)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date older than 10 years
- Damaged books
- Religious materials
- Journals
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
For more information, please email us at education@brothersbrother.org or email 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Note: In disaster situations the following list of items may change to accommodate the needs of those affected.
Donations We Accept
- New personal care/hygiene items (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New over-the-counter medication (expiration must be at least one year away)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Used clothing
- Food items
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
join our cause &make a donation
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Pharmaceuticals and supplies from manufacturers
- Over-the-counter medication (expiration must be over a year away)
- Short-dated pharmaceuticals from manufacturers*
- Short-dated medical supplies*
- Hospital beds and equipment from facilities
- Walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.
- Wheelchairs, non-electric preferable
*Twelve months or more remaining until expiration.
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Items that have not been completely sanitized and cleaned
- Expired items or items that will expire in less than six months (unless specifically requested by the recipient organization)
- Prescriptions that have been issued to an individual
- Most high-tech equipment (call to be sure)
- Equipment in need of repair
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Used books in excellent condition
- Library and fiction books in excellent condition
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date less than 10 years old
- New office and school supplies (i.e. paper, pens, pencils, etc.)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date older than 10 years
- Damaged books
- Religious materials
- Journals
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
For more information, please email us at education@brothersbrother.org or email 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Note: In disaster situations the following list of items may change to accommodate the needs of those affected.
Donations We Accept
- New personal care/hygiene items (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New over-the-counter medication (expiration must be at least one year away)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Used clothing
- Food items
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
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