-
4 people are interested
Volunteer with Back on My Feet
ORGANIZATION: Back on My Feet - Greater Los Angeles
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
4 people are interested
On Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays @ 5:30am - 6:30am volunteers from the community meet with members (those experiencing homelessness or facing other challenges) and gather together for a morning run. You do not need to be an avid runner to join our team; it's really about community. We also need volunteers for various events and services - check out this orientation to see how you can help. Come be a part of our team!!!
Back on My Feet uses running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessnessto independence. Our success is measured not only by the health impact of miles run, but also by how many individuals obtain education, employment,and housing.
We recruit members at homeless and residential facilities around the country and begins with acommitment to run three days a week in the early morning. After 30 days in the program, members with 90% attendanceearn the opportunity tomove into the second phase of the program called Next Steps, which provides educationalsupport, job training programs,employment partnership referrals, and housing resources.
check out: la.backonmyfeet.org for more information
or watch what we do at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeT26bHBJXM
More opportunities with Back on My Feet - Greater Los Angeles
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Back on My Feet - Greater Los Angeles
Location:
811 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, US
Mission Statement
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.
Description
Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way our society approaches homelessness. Our unique running-based model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength, and self-esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead and move toward jobs, homes, and new lives. For all in need, we aim to provide: practical training and employment resources for achieving independence; an environment that promotes accountability; and a community that offers compassion and hope. For all with the capacity to serve-volunteers, donors, community and corporate partners-we seek to engage you in the profound experience of empowering individuals to achieve what once seemed impossible through the seemingly simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.
Operating in 12 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet uses running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence. Our success is measured not only by the health impact of miles run, but also by how many individuals obtain education, employment, and housing.
Back on My Feet recruits members at homeless and residential facilities around the country and begins with a commitment to run three days a week in the early morning. After 30 days in the program, members with 90% attendance earn the opportunity to move into the second phase of the program called Next Steps, which provides educational support, job training programs, employment partnership referrals, and housing resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
811 W 7th St12th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90017
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- RSVP required to attend; background check may be required at later date