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3 people are interested
Neighbor to Neighbor
ORGANIZATION: Urban Ministry Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Neighbor to Neighbor Role
- Take the lead in supporting a resident through an ongoing, one-on-one relationship
- Serve as a positive role model and friend
- Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
- Share and learn new talents and skills
- Encourage positive self-esteem and self-sufficiency
- Set personal goals together and support each other to achieve those goals
- Participate in community volunteer opportunities together
Time Commitment
- Six months to one year
- We encourage participants to meet at a minimum of once a month.
- Maintain weekly communication with your match (and Social Worker as needed)
- Attend an initial one hour program orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator and an additional one hour orientation with your match and their Social Worker
- Attend optional training courses with our partner organizations (free of charge) with opportunities to earn certifications
Participation Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be interested in working with formerly chronically homeless individuals
- Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments you and your match have agreed to
- Attend additional training opportunities as needed
- Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff
- Have your own vehicle or be willing to use public transportation if going offsite
Application and Matching Process
- Submit online application
- Fill out a hobbies/interests questionnaire
- Fill out an availability time sheet
- Provide a copy of your driver's license
- Attend two one hour orientations
Desirable Qualities
- Active and reflective listener
- Encouraging and supportive
- Patient and flexible
- Open-minded and tolerant of socio-cultural differences
Benefits
- Decreases social isolation and form a friendship
- Gain a better understanding of Charlotte's homelessness crisis
- Certification opportunities
- Ongoing support by staff
- Become an advocate for affordable, permanent supportive housing
Currently our residents are interested in:
- Crocheting
- Game shows/board games
- Music
- Movies
- Poetry
- Fishing
- Wellness
- Bowling
- Politics
- GED prep
How Do I Get Involved?
Visit our HousingWorks page to learn more
http://www.urbanministrycenter.org/helping-the-homeless/ways-we-help/housing-for-homeless/
You may also fill out an individual application form
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=621968135
More opportunities with Urban Ministry Center
1 ReviewNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Urban Ministry Center
Location:
945 N. College St., Charlotte, NC 28206, US
Mission Statement
The Urban Ministry Center is an interfaith organization dedicated to bringing the community together to end homelessness, one life at a time.
Description
Since 1994, with the collaboration of community partners, we strive to meet the basic needs of our fellow Charlottean neighbors to alleviate poverty and end homelessness. Managed by dedicated staff and volunteers, our soup kitchen is open 365 days of the year to serve lunch to 150-300 individuals. Combining the efforts of staff and volunteers, those in need can use our facility for basic services such as showers, laundry, phones, and mail services. Our team of volunteer counselors connect individuals to our community partners for resources such as food referrals, clothing assistance, housing, and employment resources. Volunteers and those seeking services can participate in our CommunityWorks program which encourages self-expression and empowerment through art, soccer, gardening, and running. We also offer educational opportunities for community members to learn more about homelessness and its social implications through presentations to your group and simulations such as Walk in My Shoes. Thanks to community donations, o ur Homeless to Homes pilot project raised funds to build and run Moore Place (opened in 2012) and a larger HousingWorks program. Our HousingWorks program operates under the HousingFirst model which houses those who are most at-risk first and then provides services to maintain housing. This includes working with a social worker to address any lingering problems throughout this transition. The Urban Ministry Center hopes to bring together all Charlotteans to inspire innovative ways of addressing homelessness and poverty in our city.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2435 Lucena StCharlotte, NC 28206
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Mental Health
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training