Do you have a passion for education? Library for the homeless needs your help!
ORGANIZATION: Human Services Campus
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About the organization:
The Lodestar Day Resource Center is a high volume dayroom for Homeless individuals to receive services, get out of the intense heat or cold, and to get off the streets. Our commitment is to help homeless individuals become self sufficient. We are looking for positive responsible volunteers to join us in this unique environment, one of a kind homeless campus in theUnited States.
Volunteer Position:
We are in need of some awesome volunteers in our library! This position is great if you are a people person, because you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a very diverse group of people! You will be working with homeless and formerly homeless adults. Your responsibilities will include: greeting clients, helping them find a book to read, enforcing rules, engaging with clients.
Skills:
Interested in working with homeless and formerly homeless adults. Punctual and responsible. Friendly positive attitude. Good communication skills. Patient with and sensitive to cultural diversity.
Volunteer Shifts:
12:30pm-4:00pm
Any day Monday-Friday
More opportunities with Human Services Campus
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About Human Services Campus
Location:
204 S. 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007, US
Mission Statement
Using the Power of Collaboration to End Homelessness.
Description
AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS, INC. (HSC):
- Operates as the "front door" to the Campus via the Brian Garcia Welcome Center
- Is the lead agency for single adult "coordinated entry" in the Valley, which means conducting intakes and assessments for all guests.
- Connects individuals to a wide array of services guided by our HSC Navigator staff and provides matches to housing
- When possible, we conduct "diversions" from the Campus by helping connect guests with family or friends
- Provides additional hospitality resources including post office services and bag storage for Campus guests
- Maintains a safe and secure Campus environment
- Leads and fosters collaboration amongst the partner agencies to ensure our focus is ultimately about ending homelessness of our guests
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1125 West Jackson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007
DATE POSTED
July 29, 2014
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