Day Center - Information and Referral Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Father Joe's Villages

Are you looking to help your neighbors in need?

The Day Center provides basic needs and social services to adults experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness. Amenities include a safe place to rest during the day, restrooms, laundry, storage, showers, computer lab, phones, fax and mailing addresses. Case management services are also onsite. The main focus of the Day Center is to motivate clients into the Coordinated Entry System while offering basic human dignity services. The Program utilizes a harm reduction model which does not require sobriety, however, neither alcohol or drugs can be used or possessed onsite.

The Day Center volunteer will be responsible for greeting all visitors respectfully and responding to visitor inquiries with the help and support of Information & Referral staff. They will answer phone calls, transfer callers to appropriate departments, and provide information on program services as necessary. General clerical duties (making copies, processing mail...) may also be required depending on the volunteer shift preferred.

1 Shift

  • 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM PST - FULL
    Volunteers do not need to fulfill the entire time frame of 8 am to 3 pm. Individuals can volunteer for shorter shifts within this time frame.

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About Father Joe's Villages

Location:

1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time. Our values are expressed in our CREED. They are the foundation of our work. (Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, Dignity).

Description

Father Joe's Villages, is the largest provider of homeless services in Southern California. Established in 1950 to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Father Joe’s Villages has grown to include a comprehensive campus and scattered-site programs that house over 2,000 people nightly.

THE STREETS ARE NOT A HOME

At least 7,600 people are experiencing homelessness every night in San Diego. Of those, nearly 4,000 men, women and children lie down to sleep each night on sidewalks, in doorways, canyons and alleys. They live without regular access to food or water, and no place to use the bathroom, wash their hands, bathe or do laundry.

People who are homeless are at greater risk of serious illness, mental health issues, substance abuse and violence.

Our pillars of care inlcude Meeting Basic Needs, Investing in Children, Making Health a Priority, and Strengthening Self-sufficiency.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Homeless & Housing
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

299 17th StreetSan Diego, CA 92101

(32.70787,-117.148315)
 

DATE POSTED

November 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • Administrative Support
  • People Skills
  • Organization

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 months

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