Haven House

Cause Area

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Community
Homeless & Housing

Location

121 WHITEHILLS DREAST LANSING, MI 48823 United States

Website:

http://havenhouseEL.org

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Dinner Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | East Lansing, MI 48823

You can sign up for one-time opportunities or set up a weekly or monthly plan to prepare We recommend arriving at 3:30 pm. Any menu items needing defrosting should already be in the refrigerator before you arrive, shelter staff does this. If you plan to deviate from the menu, let us know so we do not defrost unless needed. Meals should be prepared and ready by 5:30. Dinner is served buffet style. Dinner volunteers ARE required to clean any meal prep dishes. All pots & pans, knives, cooking utensils, bowls, mixers, blenders, crock pots, roasters, etc. used to prepare the meal must be cleaned before clocking out. Dishes will need to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, dried and put away, and the oven and stove-top cleaned, if needed. The supplies you will use, where to find them, and more detailed instruction will be discussed during your tour. *Be sure to cancel via your account if you cannot make your dinner preparation as scheduled so shelter staff can be prepared to make dinner that night. Calling the shelter to cancel as well is helpful in case Volunteer Coordinator is not in the office to receive automatic cancellation email*

Date Posted: 2024-12-16
Office Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | East Lansing, MI 48823

Office volunteers serve a unique role as a liaison among staff, clients, and other volunteers. This provides one of our most interactive volunteer opportunities. The primary tasks include: Answering phones and transferring calls to correct staff member. When a person calls requesting shelter it is important to obtain enough information to determine if the person really needs shelter and is suitable for our shelter to do this we use our phone screening. You might collect in kind donations from a donor during their scheduled appointment time and provide their receipt. You might help other volunteers or clients have access to the supplies they need. There are many opportunities to take on additional or alternate responsibilities in the office volunteer role. This role requires at least a (2) hour training after orientation. Shifts are available 7 days a week.

Date Posted: 2024-12-16
Frozen Entree

Flexible Schedule | East Lansing, MI 48823

Haven House is looking to have meals on hand for nights there is not a volunteer to prepare, so staff has a delicious homecooked meal to warm and serve. Entrees we can freeze with instructions on top on how to reheat and what the meal is. We serve dinner for up to 30 people so all entrees must be for this quantity. Meals can be casseroles, Italian, various meats, except pork, vegetable sides, etc. Haven House can provide the ingredients needed for meals, but you are welcome to purchase if you would like. Please email pclevenger@havenhouseel.org with your interest for this opportunity and we can discuss possible meals you would like to prepare, ingredients, etc. From there, we will coordinate ingredients pick up, if needed, and meal delivery date/time to Haven House. This opportunity is very flexible as it is on your own time to prepare the meal either once a month, once a week, etc. and schedule a delivery to Haven House during regular business hours so this can be properly stored.

Date Posted: 2024-12-16
Playroom Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | East Lansing, MI 48823

If you or a group are looking to engage with children of all ages, then look no further! During your time volunteering you can take advantage of our games, toys and art/craft supplies or you may bring your own. Activities can include: General playroom time Activities or crafts according to volunteer interest Movie nights for children or teens Outdoor fun Much, much more!

Date Posted: 2024-12-16

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Mission Statement

Haven House's mission is to guide and support families who face homelessness on their paths to stable homes.

Description

Haven House has provided temporary shelter for homeless families since 1983. Over the years, the scope of our programs and services has increased dramatically. Not only do we support our clients with basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, and personal needs items, but we have developed programs that will make an impact on the lives of our families after they have left our shelter.

Giving our clients the opportunity to improve their lives through goal setting, training, and education enables them to become more productive and less apt to become homeless in the future.

Reviews

by Sandra H. from WILLIAMSTON, MI (2019-06-10 22:36:53.0)

They do excellent work at helping families find permanent housing. They are very professional and understanding.

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