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5 people are interested
Weekly runs with Homeboy members: Volunteer for Back on My Feet!
ORGANIZATION: Back on My Feet - Greater Los Angeles
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Back on My Feet is a national non-profit that creates running communities within transitional housing and treatment centers to stimulate personal transformation and a path toward self-sufficiency.
Among our 5 teams across Los Angeles, one of our teams is located at Homeboy Industries near Chinatown. We're seeking volunteers to come out 1-3 times each week to run (or walk) with our Homeboy members. All abilities welcome!
To join Homeboy's running team, please sign up for the orientation on March 23, 2015 here. At the orientation, you'll meet the team and learn all about Back on My Feet.
Any questions can be directed to Lesley at lesley@backonmyfeet.org.
More opportunities with Back on My Feet - Greater Los Angeles
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About Back on My Feet - Greater Los Angeles
Location:
811 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, US
Mission Statement
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.
Description
Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way our society approaches homelessness. Our unique running-based model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength, and self-esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead and move toward jobs, homes, and new lives. For all in need, we aim to provide: practical training and employment resources for achieving independence; an environment that promotes accountability; and a community that offers compassion and hope. For all with the capacity to serve-volunteers, donors, community and corporate partners-we seek to engage you in the profound experience of empowering individuals to achieve what once seemed impossible through the seemingly simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.
Operating in 12 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet uses running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence. Our success is measured not only by the health impact of miles run, but also by how many individuals obtain education, employment, and housing.
Back on My Feet recruits members at homeless and residential facilities around the country and begins with a commitment to run three days a week in the early morning. After 30 days in the program, members with 90% attendance earn the opportunity to move into the second phase of the program called Next Steps, which provides educational support, job training programs, employment partnership referrals, and housing resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Homeboy Industries130 W Bruno StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
March 4, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Attend 1-3 runs each week