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24 people are interested
Maintenance Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: WINGS Program
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24 people are interested
WINGS operates 2 shelter, 4 shared homes, and about 24 apartments to women and their children who are fleeing from abuse and trying to get back on their feet. To support that work, we also have 3 resale stores and 1 administrative office. All of these locations - and we only have two Maintenance Guy!! Give them a hand! If you are looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and you working with your hands to completing various maintenance projects, this is for you! Most projects include basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and minor household repairs. We are looking for painter also!
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About WINGS Program
Location:
PO Box 95615, Palatine, IL 60095, US
Mission Statement
The mission of WINGS is to provide a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end homelessness and domestic violence one family at a time.
Description
WINGS Program, Inc. was founded in 1985 and has grown to include 5 transitional homes and over 20 apartments scattered throughout Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Barrington. In addition to shelter, food and clothing, WINGS programs include counseling, life skills, vocational training, and educational programs for women and therapeutic programs for children and adolescents. Our program equips women with the support, training and resources to help them become self-sufficient and financially independent, and provides children with a restored sense of security and stability. A woman and her children can stay in our transitional program for up to 2 years. The need for our transitional housing program is great. There are usually at least between 5 and 10 families on our waiting list. WINGS has also responded to an unmet need in the north and northwest suburban area, by building and operating a 45 bed domestic violence Safe House. Previously, there had been no accessible shelters in which a woman and her children, who are fleeing a desperate situation, can go. Families who enter the Safe Hous will be provided short-term shelter, legal counseling, crisis counseling and other services to help them stabilize their situation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 95615Palatine, IL 60095
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6 month comittment to volunteer regularly