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1 person is interested
Madge Phillips Center Shelter Volunteer Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Waypoint Services
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1 person is interested
The Madge Phillips Center (MPC) Shelter Volunteer Assistants will support emergency shelter staff during overnight hours (11:00 p.m-7:00 a.m). Principle duties and responsibilities include:
- Maintain confidentiality and security of the shelter environment without compromise at all times in accordance with the Waypoint Confidentiality Policy
- Field and respond to phone calls by collecting data on calls for emergency shelter, domestic violence support, providing information and referrals, taking messages, and providing a triage screening to callers for admission to emergency shelter programs throughout the community.
- Provide non-judgmental support to residents in shelter
- Document in shelter logs at stated intervals, according to Waypoint record keeping procedures, supporting maintenance of daily logs in the emergency shelter
- Assist shelter staff with program components as assigned
- Restock supply areas
- Cleaning tasks within shelter bedrooms and common areas of the facility
Please visit our website for a volunteer application and additional opportunities or contact Brittany (bappleton@waypointservices.org) for more information.
More opportunities with Waypoint Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Waypoint Services
Location:
318 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, US
Mission Statement
To strengthen and empower individuals who are homeless, living in poverty, or victims of domestic violence; and give children access to gaining the essential skills vital to reaching their full potential through quality child care.
Description
Aiding individuals experiencing crisis due to homelessness, poverty, or domestic violence, Waypoint serves as a vital community resource. Throughout its 121-year history, Waypoint has dedicated itself to providing human services that meet the ever-evolving needs of area women, children, and families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
318 5th Street SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16