Activity Leader - Downtown Berkeley
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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POSITION: Adult Educator & Activity Leader
The BOSS MASC program needs volunteer(s) to hold, run, and lead daytime activity and life skills courses for individuals at the drop-in center. The activities should be life-enriching, skill-building, and physically/emotionally accessible to our unique population.
Some suggested topics:
- Basic Computer Skills
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing
- Budgeting
- Yoga
- Surviving and Thriving After Trauma
- Relaxation and Stress Relief
DAYS/TIMES
We are looking for individuals, 18 years of age or older who can assist us anytime Monday through Friday between 10am and 3pm, 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.
FACILITY & PROGRAM INFORMATION
1931 Center Street, Berkeley
The Multi Agency Service Center (MASC) is what we call a day-time drop-in center. It provides information, referrals, and other support to anyone who is homeless, with the goal of helping people achieve permanent housing and stability. The MASC is one of the few places homeless people can go 7 days a week, and offers basic amenities like showers, meals, and storage.
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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
1931 Center StreetBerkeley, CA 94704
DATE POSTED
June 17, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Knitting
- Budgeting
- People Skills
- Special Needs
- Financial Literacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18