-
19 people are interested
Enjoy driving? Homeless Connections needs you!
ORGANIZATION: Homeless Connections
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
19 people are interested
Homeless Connections is seeking volunteer drivers to transport clients between the Resource Center and the Salvation Army during lunch, Monday - Friday. Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving the agency's van.
Volunteer driver shifts will run 11:15am-12:45pm Monday- Friday each week, and will have the opportunity to have a free community lunch at the Salvation Army. This is a great way to get involved and work directly with clients.
For consideration for this volunteer position, please complete the volunteer application on Homeless Connections' volunteer page or contact Samantha Uitenbroek, samantha@homelessconnections.net for more information.
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 Connections Resource Center129 S. Mason StreetAppleton, WI 54914
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Bus/Van Driving
- Ushering
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training