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1 person is interested
Summer Camp Drivers
ORGANIZATION: FACETS
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1 person is interested
The position will transport homeless households to and from summer camps in the FACETS’ van. In the mornings, this position will pick up the van at the Next Steps Family Program office, pick up program participants at the Next Steps Family Program shelter units, and drop participants off at several summer camp locations. In the afternoons, this position will pick up participants at several summer camp locations, drop participants off at the Next Steps Family Program shelter units, and drop off the van at the Next Steps Family Program office.
Responsibilities
- Willing to support the mission of FACETS.
- Provides transportation to program participants to and from summer camp locations from the Next Steps Family Program shelter units.
- Fill up the FACETS’ van with gas when necessary.
- Report any FACETS’ van concerns to the Program Director of Family Housing Stabilization.
Volunteer must be available Monday-Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and/or Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. June 26-August 18, 2017 commitment desired.
Qualifications
- Ability to work with a diverse population, including clients with criminal backgrounds, households with children, limited English ability, mental health problems, etc.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Flexibility and ability to frequently change priorities.
- Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
- Self-reliant problem solver and team player.
- At least 21 years old with a clean driving record.
More opportunities with FACETS
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About FACETS
Location:
10700 Page Avenue, Building B, Fairfax, VA 22030, US
Mission Statement
FACETS opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty - so often unnoticed - in Fairfax County. We meet their emergency shelter, food, and medical needs, help them gain safe, sustainable, and permanent housing, and work with them to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty through educational, life skills, and career counseling programs.
Description
FACETS envisions a day when everyone in Fairfax County has access to adequate and affordable housing and nobody is homeless. We seek to engage and educate our community in providing long-term solutions and resources to break the cycle of poverty for our neighbors in need.
Please contact the volunteer manager if you are interested in volunteering, at volunteer@facetscares.org, or 703-865-4251!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Next Steps Family ProgramShelter UnitsSummer camp sites in Region 1 of Fairfax CountyAlexandria, VA 22309
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 months