- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Point in Time Count
ORGANIZATION: IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
The annual Point in Time Count is happening the week of January 23 rd. We are in need of volunteers to help our Outreach Team in identifying as many homeless individuals in our community.You are a vital part of the solution to our community’s biggest problem. The accuracy of this count is necessary for the agencies to continue to receive the funds needed to help house and provide supportive services to those families and individuals who are homeless. Your participation in crucial to the success of the count. Expect to walk long distances in uneven terrain possibly up to 5 miles. You may want to bring snacks, water, and rain gear.
More opportunities with IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
Location:
546 Ka'aahi St., Honolulu, HI 96817, US
Mission Statement
To create and offer tailored housing solutions for those in crisis, and nuture homelessness people towards greater self-direction and responsibility.
Description
IHS is Oahu's first and largest 24-hour emergency walk-in shelter for men, women and families with children who are homeless.
In Fiscal Year 2008, IHS served over 2,800 unduplicated individuals with assistance including 1,582 individuals with emergency shelter services, 724 family individuals with rental assistance ans short-term case management, 86 individuals with Permanent Supportive Housing services, and an estimated 500 other individuals with meals, hygiene, information and referral services.
IHS provides emergency shelter for up to 200 men, 100 women and 25 families with children at its two shelter facilities located at 350 Sumner St (Men's facility) and 546 Ka'aahi St (Women and Families' facility). All individuals are provided with basic emergency shelter services (sleeping accommodations, meals, hygiene, laundry, storage, mail service). All adults are provided brief services by guest advocate staff. All families and requesting adults receive comprehensive case management services.
Through effective partnering IHS is able to offer a wide range of on-site services including family enrichment courses (TIFFE), substance abuse counseling (Hina Mauka), medical and dental care (Kalihi Palama Healthcare for the Homeless). This is only a partial list!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
546 Ka'aahi StHonolulu, HI 96817
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Short term