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117 people are interested
Teaching Aide for Homeless Kids' After school program
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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117 people are interested
The BOSS Children's Learning Center (CLC) provides after school support for the homeless children who live at BOSS's West Berkeley shelter and housing program. School-age children are provided with developmentally appropriate learning activities, help with homework and tutoring, and healthy outdoor activity.
Volunteer time is approximately 5:30-8 pm, M-F. Commitment to all five days is not required.
TB test and background check required.
Help kids facing serious hardships get the support they need to keep up in school, play, grow, and THRIVE!
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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
711 Harrison St.Berkeley, CA 94710
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Outdoor Recreation
- Math / Science Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-10 hours per week