LVC Fellow- St Vincent De Paul Church- Outreach Coordinator

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Recruiting Organization: Lutheran Volunteer Corps

As part of the LVC service year program:

The Outreach Coordinator (OC) works primarily with men and women wrestling with the challenges of poverty and homelessness. They work alongside parish staff while providing direct outreach, encounter, and service to people needing assistance (eviction prevention, sober-house fees, utilities payments), and alongside parish volunteers in a variety of service ministries. Each week, the parish provides: a Food Pantry, a dinner for the hungry, a service providing household set-ups for people recently housed, tutoring at a local elementary school, a men's free clothing ministry, and more. The OC holds varying degrees of responsibility for the function of these ministries, and is expected to develop & foster relationships in all areas. Excellent communication with staff & parish volunteers and good record-keeping skills will be necessary. Ample support is provided and available; the ability to work independently and creatively is also highly valued. The job is physically very active. Work-sites (across the parish campus; some off-site work) and responsibilities are quite varied

Doorbell and Church Campus Ministry

The parish property serves as a stopping or resting space for many poor and homeless persons.

Learn about the individual needs of those encountered at St. Vincent’s; listen with compassion to their stories. Assess the need. Provide compassionate and non-judgmental presence. Provide aid (food, clothing, toiletries, utilities, rent, and other financial assistance, referrals and contact information) when appropriate.

The Resource Exchange

Providing household goods to people who’ve been recently housed after experiencing homelessness.

Help load truck at storage space on move-in days. Ride to residence and help unload & set-up furnishings; meet and talk with client.

Food Pantry

Providing grocery staples to City residents: individuals and families in need.

Maintain inventory and order food from the Maryland Food Bank. Set up area in preparation for the Monday food distribution. Greet clients and assist with checking them in; assess any new needs. Help unload, organize and track the monthly deliveries. Organize Christmas Baskets program and oversee (with assistance) packing and distribution.

Friday Night Dinner

"Breaking Bread with the Hungry"

Help set up tables, chairs and food service areas. Work with parish volunteers to help serve food and pack & distribute "to-go" bags. Talk with the dinner guests, to learn their stories and foster relationship. Help clean up, including putting away tables, stacking chairs, taking out trash, etc.

Men’s Clothing Program

Providing free clothes to men in need.

Help sort clothing & hygiene item donations as they arrive throughout the month. Help distribute clothing and store all items after distribution hours. Cultivate connections with poor and homeless men who receive clothing.

Parish Community

The OC will be present to, and in relationship with, the service-oriented community of St. Vincent’s. Participate in the main worship of the parish community: Sundays at 10 AM. Write regular, brief perspective items for the parish e-newsletter and other publications.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring