- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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47 people are interested
Servers with a Smile Wanted!
ORGANIZATION: Homeless Connections
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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47 people are interested
Are you looking for the perfect volunteer opportunity that has a direct impact on those experiencing homelessness? We may have a spot for you in our kitchen!
Homeless Connections is seeking individuals, families, youth, and corporate groups to be the smiling face of our meal service programs. Groups of 2-8 people are needed each day to ensure our clients are able to enjoy hot, delicious meals.
Meal service volunteers begin as early as 5:30am with the latest serving shift ending at 9:00pm.
Children as young as 7 years old are welcome to volunteer with Homeless Connections, but must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information on our meal service opportunities or to fill out a new volunteer application, please visit Homeless Connections' volunteer page or contact Samantha Uitenbroek, samantha@homelessconnections.net.
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
January 18, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Cooking / Catering
- Food & Beverage Services
- Nutrition
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 7
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.