- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Volunteer security guards needed
ORGANIZATION: Three Cedars
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma is looking for volunteer Security guards to help monitor our houses during the night and overnight. We have been dealing with some security concerns recently and the safety of our residents and staff are paramount. Those who have some experience in this arena are encouraged to get in contact with me asap. If you happen to be in some type of program that trains security guards or are a quick learner we also encourage you to get in contact. Our houses are open 24/7 so we have need for multiple people.
There is a process we have for potential volunteers that involves a background check/fingerprint and informal interview. References gladly given for volunteers who stay on and we have hired a few volunteers in the past.
Kevin cline
Volunteer Coordinator/Outreach Specialist
kevin@aidshousingtacoma.org
o)253 272-5533
c) 253 737-0780
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More opportunities with Three Cedars
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Three Cedars
Location:
301 North L Street, Tacoma, WA 98403, US
Mission Statement
The AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma provides safe, affordable housing to maintain, empower and enhance the lives and dignity of people living with the effects of HIV/AIDS. The Association is dedicated to providing quality, innovative services by responsible, caring staff and volunteers.
Description
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma (AHAT) was founded in 1989. With the assistance of members of Christ Church Episcopal of Tacoma and other community volunteers, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation was formed to provide safe, alternative housing for people with HIV/AIDS in Pierce and Kitsap Counties. The church provided the house for one dollar per year until it was purchased in 2002. The community provides volunteers and donations; other financial support comes from city, state and federal grants.
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma/Three Cedars has provided special needs-assisted living and housing for over two hundred and fifty HIV/AIDS residents since we opened in June 1990.
We remain the only facility of our type from King County to the Oregon border to offer housing and enriched services to HIV/AIDS residents. Today, almost two-thirds of our residents return to community living after stabilizing their health and achieving medical adherence.----------------------------------------------------------------
AHAT provides housing and enriched services for those who are in medical transition, and those who are seriously ill. Our target population is low-income and homeless persons over 18 with an AIDS diagnosis who are in need of assisted living due to disability, illness, or inability to manage medications.
Services performed for our residents include, but are not limited to:
- hands-on care such as bathing,
- medical assistance,
- medication management,
- assistance with IV therapy,
- coordination of services with primary care physicians, home health medical teams, case managers, counselors, chemical dependency and mental health specialists.
We provide grocery and personal shopping services, clothing when needed, preparation of meals with focus on nutrition and wellness, laundry services, transportation to medical appointments and social activities. When requested and where appropriate, we obtain counseling for residents and their support network.
Project Open Door (POD) is a collaborative venture between the Pierce County AIDS Foundation (PCAF) and AHAT designed to provide permanent housing for people with HIV/AIDS that is coupled with enriched social services so that the people it serves can break the cycle of chronic homelessness. Partially funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Pierce County Continuum of Care in 2003.
Environment: We maintain a family-like, communal environment among residents, volunteers and staff. This environment reduces residents’ stress, which translates directly to improvement and stabilization in their physical and emotional health. Many of our residents experience such profound improvements they are able to move back into the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
301 North L StreetTacoma, WA 98403
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- flexible