About
Purpose: The Diversion and Recovery Team (DART) staffs a Resource Center that focuses on supporting homeless adults with substance use disorders. DART seeks an experienced and licensed individual or small team of cosmetologists or barbers who can help participants feel better about themselves through improving their appearance by getting a timely haircut.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cut DART participant’s hair
Be a positive influence on how clients see themselves
Encourage confidence and positive self-esteem
Requirements:
Volunteer(s) must be an experienced and licensed barber or hair stylist with experience with many types of hair
- Volunteer(s) must be a minimum age of 18 years
Time Commitment:
2 hours per month on a week day during business hours
- At least a six month commitment is required
Service Location:
DART Resource Center
1800 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
Supervision: Volunteer(s) will be supervised by DART Supervisor. Supervisor is available by phone, in-person or email.
Benefits:
Volunteer(s) gain experience assisting staff in a county government Human Services department.
Volunteer(s) experience the positive feelings of assisting people in need.
Volunteers gain experience working with individuals from different language and cultural backgrounds.
Skills
- Cosmetology
- Stylist
Good Match For
People 55+ Group
Requirements & Commitment
- Must be at least 18
- Once a month for 2 hours with a longer committment
- Must be liscensed