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5 people are interested
Apartment Setup and Warehouse Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: YMCA International Services
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5 people are interested
Description
YMCA International Services is a unique center of the YMCA of Greater Houston that delivers client-centered programs to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations to advance their economic independence, social integration, and civic participation. The Y helps newcomers restore hope, build stability, create opportunity and change futures. YMCA International Services is continuously recognized as a leader in the Houston immigrant community.
YMCA International Services is currently looking for volunteers to help in our warehouse and help with setting up apartments for incoming refugee families.
Responsibilities
Assist donations manager in acquiring, storing, and organizing all new donations given to YMCA International Services. Assist with new refugee apartment setup. Go shopping for groceries with donations manager to help stock new apartments. Transport donations to apartments so when the families arrive at Houston they have something they can call their own.
If you are looking for a way to give refugees a good foundation when they arrive at Houston for the first time this is a perfect opportunity.
Hours are from Monday-Friday anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If interested or have any questions email miguel.nunez@ymcahouston.org
More opportunities with YMCA International Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YMCA International Services
Location:
6300 Westpark, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77057, US
Mission Statement
YMCA International Services provides client-centered services to refugees, survivors of human trafficking, asylees, and other vulnerable newcomers from around the world. Services include financial assistance, immigration legal services, post-release services, case management, employment education, and more. It is only through the support of our volunteers and donors that we are able to give back to our communities. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful change in your community.
Description
YMCA International Services, as a center of the YMCA of Greater Houston, provides a number of social service programs for the low-income, immigrant and refugee community. From receiving newly arriving refugees at the airport, locating affordable housing, assisting with a job search, applying for immigration documents, Interpretation Dari/Farsi/Pashto, Spanish to English, Arabic, Swahili, Burmese, French, Mentor, Warehouse, Food Pantry, we do it all!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6300 Westpark Dr.Suite 600Houston, TX 77057
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training