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10 people are interested
Come feed children with Portland Housing Authority!
ORGANIZATION: Portland Housing Authority
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Purpose
Many children rely on school lunches for a full stomach and adequate nutrition needed for healthy development. In the summers, when school is not in session, we rely on volunteers to help distribute lunches and ensure that that gap is filled, and that no child goes hungry.
Activities
- Distribute lunches to children.
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for youth
- Instruct children in properly cleaning up after themselves.
- Ensure that the lunchroom is clean after each meal
- Sweeping, mopping, and taking out the trash may be required
Time
- Summer lunches begin the Monday June 26 th and ends August 25 th
- Between 1 and 5 shifts a week
- 11:30-1:30
- We ask that if you wish to discontinue volunteering you give notice so we can fill the gap
Qualifications
- Enjoys a fast paced environment
- Ability to have fun while maintaining boundaries
- Ability to engage large groups of children comfortably
- Cultural Competency
Location
Programming Providers volunteer in our 4 family housing neighborhoods.
- Sagamore Village- This site is off of Brighton Ave. near Westbrook.
- Riverton Park- This site is off of Forest Ave. near Westbrook.
- Kennedy Park- This site is in East Bayside near Franklin Arterial.
- Front Street- This site is behind back bay off of Washington Avenue
Support
- The summer lunch coordinator will be on site daily, working alongside volunteers, and handling the big picture side of things.
- Orientation will be provided.
More opportunities with Portland Housing Authority
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Portland Housing Authority
Location:
14 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
Together with its community partners, the PHA provides and expands affordable housing and services that improve quality of life, build community, enhance safety and promote personal success for the people we serve and the neighborhoods in which they reside.
Description
Portland Housing Authority (PHA) administers HUD Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Programs in the City of Portland, Maine.
The PHA also offers a variety of resident services with one component being the operation of Four after school Study Centers. The Study Centers are open for homework help from September to June when they transition to summer programming such as soccer, free lunch, and informal academic help. The centers also act as communal focal points for educational assistance for residents of all ages, resource centers for exploring post-secondary opportunities, a place for youth leadership development and community service. The Centers are located as follows:
- Kennedy Park Study Center - 51 Mayo Street
- Riverton Park Study Center - 61 Riverton Drive
- Sagamore Village Study Center - 34 Popham Street
- Front Street Study Center - 34 West Presumpscot Street
The PHA considers education the key to self sufficiency and independence from government assistance. The after school programs operate Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM following the Portland Public School calendar.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
One of four locationsPortland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- 1 or more times a week for 1 or more hours