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4 people are interested
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army Women and Children's Shelter
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
We are in search of a few good men (and women)! We are looking for two to four volunteers that could make a commitment for a couple of days throughout the week, Monday-Friday. Summer day camp goes from 8am until 4pm.
Help to make an impact on a child who is going through the struggles of living in a homeless shelter. Positive role models are needed to help guide these young individuals. Ages for camp range from 5-17. Have a blast with daily field trips to places such as The Children's Muesuem, skating, bowling, and so much more!
More opportunities with The Salvation Army Women and Children's Shelter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Salvation Army Women and Children's Shelter
Location:
540 N. Alabama, Indianapolis, IN 46204, US
Mission Statement
Motivated by the love of God and believing in the fundamental value of each individual, we are committed to meeting the basic needs of shelter and supportive services to women and families needing these services. Our goal is that each person will experience stabilization, improved quality of life and move towards self sufficiency.
Description
The Salvation Army Shelter for Women and Children provides a safe place for homeless and abused women and children in perhaps their greatest time of need. Established as the first facility in Indianapolis to help homeless and abused women and children, we have offered care, assistance, and guidance to women for more than 50 years. The Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our 126 bed facility features rooms for both single women and women with children.
Upon admission to the Center, the needs of a woman and her children are assessed by a case manager. Immediate medical, nutritional, and shelter needs are met. Safety and security measures allow women to focus on rebuilding their lives free of danger, continued abuse and the uncertainty of the streets. Children learn and play in a warm and nurturing environment.
Available Services:
- On-site child care
- Assistance with finding housing
- Family budget counseling
- Life skills training
- Parenting and community resources classes
- Employment information
- Literacy
- Legal assistance
- Health care
- Substance abuse classes
- Domestic abuse support groups
- Voluntary spiritual counseling and Bible study
Emergency Bedspace Program
The Emergency Bedspace Program, coordinated by the Salvation Army, ensures that a safe place and range of supportive services are always available for women and children escaping domestic abuse.
Staff members monitor available Indianapolis area shelter space and provide daily updates to service providers. If shelters are full, families are sheltered at the Salvation Army until traditional bedspace becomes available.
Continuing Support
The Continuing Support Program is offered to women and their children after they leave the program for independent or transitional housing. Case managers offer support, information, resources, financial assistance, referrals, and guidance towards self-sufficiency, so women may continue to develop positive relationships and healthy lifestyles.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
540 N. Alabama StIndianapolis, IN 46204
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8am-4pm at least one day a week