Intake volunteers interview the applicants for assistance. They confirm information on the application, make referrals, contact service providers, and prepare case summaries for the We Care board. This work is done at the We Care office, in downtown Corvallis.
Shifts take place during business hours (9am-5pm), Monday through Friday. Shift length is flexible. Most volunteers sign up for 2-4 hours per week.
The most important attributes for this position are good listening skills, basic computer skills, and compassion. All training is provided. Make a difference in your community!
125 NW 10TH ST, CORVALLIS, OR 97330, US
We Care bridges the gap between emergency and sustainability, by providing one-time emergency financial assistance to residents of Benton County, Oregon.
Each week We Care helps Benton County residents facing financial emergencies. In 2022, We Care helped 367 households, providing over $150,000 of assistance when assistance from other sources was unavailable or inadequate. Rental assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness, and utility assistance to prevent the shut-off of water or electricity are the most common types of assistance provided. The households served by We Care are most often the working poor, about half are families with children. Some also face the challenges of physical or mental health disabilities, and a few are escaping situations of domestic violence or homelessness.
The one-time financial assistance provided by We Care helps our neighbors in need move through an immediate crisis towards a more stable and sustainable future. Beyond the financial assistance, We Care helps foster a spirit of understanding, inclusion, and compassion that touches both those served and those who serve. We Care’s efforts are strengthened through the support of 18 faith communities.
602 Southwest Madison AvenueCorvallis, OR 97333
July 15, 2024
