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34 people are interested
Volunteer for Homeless Outreach Project
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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34 people are interested
Make a difference in the lives of homeless people on the streets right now!!
The BOSS* Benefits & Entitlements Specialist Team (BEST) is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. This team does street outreach to connect with homeless individuals on the streets and help them apply for benefits and begin accessing services.
We are looking for volunteers to help with:
- Sending outreach letters
- Gathering documentation
- Filing and clerical support to staff
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to being with us for a while.
Hours are flexible - BEST is open weekdays between 9:30 am-5:30 pm.
The location is the BEST office at 2811 Adeline St. in Oakland.
BEST is on the front lines of helping the most vulnerable segment of homeless individuals - people who are out on the streets, with no income, and who have not yet engaged with ongoing services.
Help change lives ~ These are some of our most vulnerable community members!!
*BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency, www.self-sufficiency.org) has provided housing and support services to homeless, poor and disabled people since 1971. We operate shelter, housing, and support service programs in Berkeley, Oakland, and Hayward that serve over 1,500 families and individuals a year.
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2811 Adeline StreetBerkeley, CA 94608
DATE POSTED
May 27, 2015
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Executive Admin
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Sensitivity to homelessness, mental illness