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34 people are interested
LIFT-Philadelphia Member Service Advocate
ORGANIZATION: LIFT-Philadelphia
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34 people are interested
LIFT-Philadelphia is looking for dedicated, resourceful, and enthusiastic individuals to serve as Advocates. Advocates will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of Philadelphia community members while learning about local domestic poverty issues.
Our Mission and Vision
LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. We are working to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty.
Our Organization
LIFT currently runs centers staffed by trained volunteer advocates in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, to serve individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. LIFT recruits and trains a diverse corps of Advocates to work side-by-side with community members. LIFT Members and Advocates work one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for services like childcare and healthcare. As a result, the LIFT experience pushes advocates to grapple with our country’s most challenging issues related to poverty, race, inequality, and policy. Since LIFT’s founding in 1998, over 12,000 volunteer advocates have served more than 100,000 individuals and families.
Advocate Responsibilities and Requirements
- Work one-on-one with community members to help them identify and achieve goals by connecting them to housing, employment, social services, and/or educational opportunities
- No experience in direct member service is necessary, but applicants must be willing to be resourceful, committed and dedicated to the success of the individuals they work alongside
- Participate in an intense pre-service training in order to become familiar with LIFT's mission and the services in the Philadelphia area. New Advocate Training will be held the weekend of Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th
- Commit to one year of service with the opportunity to modify scheduling quarterly
- Advocates are required to commit 8 or more hours of service per week. The following shifts are available: 8:45am to 1:00pm, 12:45pm to 5:00pm, or 8:45am to 5:00pm.
Additional Information
- All interests and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Advocates are not paid for their time at LIFT. However, we can help facilitate compensation for students who qualify for Federal Work Study or internship/academic credit.
How to Apply
- Please follow this link to our online application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/181j204DDQCE_v9GkMW-1taGrrk6LTfEpGyKuRUSARz0/viewform
- If you have any questions, please contact Kelsie LeVan at phillyrecruitment@liftcommunities.org.
More opportunities with LIFT-Philadelphia
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About LIFT-Philadelphia
Location:
5548 Chestnut Street, First Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission and Vision
LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. We are working to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty.
Description
Our Organization
LIFT currently runs centers staffed by trained volunteer advocates in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, to serve low-income individuals and families. LIFT recruits and trains a diverse corps of advocates to work side-by-side with community members. LIFT members and advocates work one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for services like childcare and healthcare. As a result, the LIFT experience pushes advocates to grapple with our country’s most challenging issues related to poverty, race, inequality, and policy. Since LIFT’s founding in 1998, over 10,000 volunteer advocates have served more than 60,000 individuals and families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5548 Chestnut StreetFirst FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19139
DATE POSTED
June 22, 2015
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Community Outreach
- Professional Development
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 8 hours per week