- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Event Volunteer - Homeless Connect
ORGANIZATION: City of Newport News Department of Human Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
18 people are interested
Homeless Connect Event
hosted by the City of Newport News Department of Human Services
This one day event will bring nearly 200 homeless adults to one venue to receive immediate services and support in financial, wellness, and empowerment services areas. Participants include the Department of Human Services, Veteran's Affairs, Southeastern Virginia Health Systems, Lion's Club, and more!
When:
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (2 hour shifts available)
Where:
Doris Miller Community Center
2814 Wickham Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
Volunteer Needs:
- Event Set-up (set-up starts at 8:30 AM)
- Food station (distribution of food, maintenance, clean-up)
- Greeting guests
- Check-in/ registration
- Supporting the participants in navigating the stations at the event
- Volunteer station
- Event clean-up (goes until 1:30 PM)
- Administrative support
*Groups and individuals are welcome to volunteer!
* Great opportunity for anyone interested in the human services, social services, community outreach, homeless issues fields!
Attire: Pants with flat shoes. White shirts preferred but not required.
More opportunities with City of Newport News Department of Human Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Newport News Department of Human Services
Location:
6060 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Newport News Department of Human Services/Social Services is to achieve optimal well-being for individuals and families by promoting health, safety, employment and education through agency programs and community partnerships, strengthening the community by enhancing quality of life.
Description
Volunteer Services Program - The goal of the Volunteer Services Program is to expand the services and capabilities of the Department of Social Services by utilizing the skills and efforts of volunteers to provide direct services, administrative services, and clerical services.
The Department relies on volunteers to:
- Enrich and extend the routine services being offered
- Supplement the work of the staff
- Perform a direct service to our clients
- Serve as a liaison between the community and the Department
- Afford the citizens of Newport News the opportunity to affect the environment in which they live
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Doris Miller Community Center2814 Wickham AveNewport News, VA 23607
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 2 hour shifts available.
- Comfortable volunteering with the homeless. Customer service skills. No criminal or abuse history .