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32 people are interested
Cook a Meal For Youth
ORGANIZATION: La Casa Norte
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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32 people are interested
This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity at our Back of the Yards Drop-In Center (1736 W. 47th St) and Logan Square Drop-In Center (2845 W. McLean Ave.). Shifts are available weekly at Back of the Yards Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 11:00am for lunch or 4:00pm for dinner and at Logan Square Monday and Thursday beginning at 4:00pm for dinner.
Expected Goals and Objectives
Goal One: Providing a Meal Prepare and cook food for approximately 10-30 youth at Drop-In
Interact with youth in a positive and professional manner
Clean-Up kitchen and workspace
You have the option of: bringing in food to cook, bringing in food already prepared and ready to serve or cooking with food available on-site
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all La Casa Norte volunteers are responsible for contributing to the overall success of La Casa Norte by:
Attending all volunteer orientation and training sessions
Working as a team member with fellow staff and volunteers to provide resources to clients
Understanding and adhering to professional boundaries with clients
Qualifications
Comfortable interacting with youth
Some kitchen skills preferred, not required
After a brief orientation, be able to creatively plan meals with the food available at Casa Corazon
Ability to adhere to GCFD (Greater Chicago Food Depository) sanitation standards
Development Opportunities
Engage and develop relationships with youth
Gain work experience in a drop-in program for homeless youth
Learn about food security initiatives
Develop culinary skills
Minimum Age: 18 La Casa Norte is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. "La Casa Norte’s mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities."
La Casa Norte’s mission and philosophy of service is to impact the social issues of homelessness at the individual and community levels.
More opportunities with La Casa Norte
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About La Casa Norte
Location:
3533 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, US
Mission Statement
La Casa Norte's mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities. La Casa Norte dreams of a world where all people have dignity, communities thrive and everyone belongs.
Description
Based in Chicago's Humboldt Park area, and with programs operating in Logan Square and Back of the Yards, La Casa Norte aims to impact the social problem of homelessness, both at the individual and community levels.
Our Main Office on North Avenue houses our Information and Referral Specialists who are able to direct community members to appropriate resources and referrals. We also have a clothing closet and computer lab open during the week for community members to utilize.
Our Solid Ground Supportive Housing Program provides up to two years of housing for homeless male-identified youth, ages of 16-21. This program allows staff to teach and model the skills needed for youth to maintain stable housing and employment, rebuild their self-esteem, address barriers to stability and prepare them for continuing education.
Casa Corazon, a homeless youth engagement project which works with homeless and high-risk youth, operates in both the Humboldt Park and Back of the Yards communities. The program provides a drop-in center to help youth move towards stable housing, employment, and educational achievement.
We also operate two emergency bed shelters for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness. The two shelters, with 10 beds in Logan Square and 30 beds in Back of the Yards, open daily at 9:00 PM and provide dinner, a bed to sleep in, and breakfast.
Our Logan Square Office houses all of our direct service programs including DCFS, Housing Advocacy, and Case Management, Housing Locator, Rapid ReHousing and Food Security Projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1736 W. 47th Street2845 W. McLean Ave. 60647Chicago, IL 60609
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Cooking / Catering
- Food & Beverage Services
- Youth Services
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours/week minimum