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41 people are interested
Be the Smiling Face and Friendly Voice of Homeless Connections and the Resource Center
ORGANIZATION: Homeless Connections
Please visit the new page to apply.
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41 people are interested
Share your smile and help connect people to the information they need as a front desk volunteer at Homeless Connections and Homeless Connections Resource Center. Front desk volunteers are the first person staff, clients, donors, and other visitors meet, so your skills are critical to our successful delivery of services.
As a front desk volunteer you will direct phone calls, greet visitors and clients, monitor lobby activity, and receive donations.
Coverage is needed for shifts between the times of 7:30am-9:00pm each day of the week. Volunteers are asked for a minimum of (1) two hour shift per month commitment. Customer service skills and experience answering phones is preferred.
To complete a new volunteer application please visit Homeless Connections' volunteer page or contact Samantha Uitenbroek, samantha@homelessconnections.net for more information.
More opportunities with Homeless Connections
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Homeless Connections
Location:
400 N. Division Street, APPLETON, WI 54911, US
Mission Statement
Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes.
Description
Volunteers started the organization to provide shelter to people experiencing homelessness in the community by providing motel vouchers. A growing need for shelter led to the lease of a home in 1983 and then the purchase of a home in 1986. This home was later expanded to 25 beds in 1995. A case manager was also hired in 1995 to connect residents to community resources. A second case manager was hired and a 78-bed shelter was constructed in 1997, which is where Homeless Connections is housed today.
The mission of the organization expanded in 2002 when a Prevention Program was added to help prevent individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness remain in their community housing. The Prevention Program was combined with LEAVEN’s program in 2008.
A Street Outreach Program was added in 2005 to meet the growing needs of those with chronic mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders residing in areas unfit for human habitation in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Homeless Connections400 N. Division StreetAppleton, WI 54911
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Customer Service
- Basic Computer Skills
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- (1) two hour shift per month