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18 people are interested
Social Justice Team Member
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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18 people are interested
Help fight the root causes of poverty and homelessness - be part of public education, advocacy, and organizing for social justice in your community!
COT meets every Friday at 3 pm in Downtown Berkeley. This meeting is a crucial part of what the Team does and attendance is vital. Due to the time investment of BOSS staff associated with teaching new volunteers, we request a minimum 3 month commitment from any and all volunteers.
The more members COT has, the bigger impact we are able to have - we need your energy, insight, and enthusiasm for social justice!Tasks may incude research on pressing issues; writing issue briefs, newsletter articles or op-eds; calling elected officials; attending community planning meetings; and organizing local communities to get involved in social change.
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) provides housing and services to homeless, disabled and very low income individuals in Alameda County, California. One of our most exciting projects is the Community Organizing Team (COT). This project is a collective of current and formerly homeless individuals, student interns, and staff who work together to learn about social justice root cause issues, build skills, network with other organizers in the community, and work on public education and organizing campaigns related to poverty and equity.
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2065 Kittredge StreetSuite EBerkeley, CA 94720
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2015
SKILLS
- Internet Research
- Administrative Support
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hour meeting each Friday at 3pm