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1 person is interested
AmeriCorps Children's Advocate
ORGANIZATION: La Puente Home, Inc
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1 person is interested
This position works closely with children 5-9 years old who have experienced some level of trauma. These children suffer maltreatment either from abuse, mental physical or emotional, malnurishment, domestic violence, homelessness, and so on. PALS aims to enhance each child's sense of self, family, and community by promoting self-sustainability. AmeriCorps members work closely with parents, teachers, caseworkers, and other service providers to serve each child in the best way possible.The PALS staff are advocates for the children in the classroom during the school year and help to provide a safe environment for children to grow and experience the world after school and during the summer. If you enjoy children and want to serve challenging children who need to experience a higher quality of life and see their potential for the future, you will be a wonderful addition the the PALS team.
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About La Puente Home, Inc
Location:
P O Box 1235, 911 State Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101, US
Mission Statement
La Puente Home is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation that serves Colorado's San Luis Valley by providing emergency shelter, food services, advocacy, and transitional assistance for the homeless and community members in crisis.
Description
La Puente serves the homeless, the hungry, and people living in poverty in the San Luis Valley. Our services include: a homeless shelter (45 beds averaging 700 people/year), a soup kitchen (50,000 meals/year) a supportive housing program for families and individuals, a homeless prevention program, 15 food pantries scattered around the Valley (serving close to 25% of the SLV’s population), a free clothing distribution program, an educational garden program, a food recovery program following the farm harvest, two community thrift stores, and a coffee house.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
911 State AveAlamosa, CO 81101
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2016
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training