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10 people are interested
Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals to Homeless Youth and Adults
ORGANIZATION: PSKS
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10 people are interested
Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) is an advocacy center and shelter for homeless youth on Capitol Hill. We operate a drop-in center during the day from which youth can access further services regarding employment, GED, and case management. At night, PSKS becomes an emergency shelter, providing beds to 20 young adults. PSKS serves a population where roughly 50% identify as LGBTQ and is one of the only shelters to allow pets.
The daytime drop-in center (the HYPE center) is our primary service, providing a place for young adults to access a meal, laundry, showers, toiletries, and further personal services. Most importantly, it provides a safe space off of the streets for young adults to relax and support one another.
We are looking for volunteers to serve meals between the hours of 12pm and 3pm on Mon, Tues, Wed or Fri.
No skills required, just a friendly face and a willingness to serve.
More opportunities with PSKS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About PSKS
Location:
1609 19th Ave, SEATTLE, WA 98122, US
Mission Statement
Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) exists to support homeless and at-risk youth and young adults to become empowered to lead positive and self-sufficient lives. Our philosophy and practice of inclusion has allowed us to develop low access barriers to engage young people who are at risk of falling through gaps in community services.
Description
Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) provides support and services to Seattle area homeless youth and young adults ages 13 through 29. Our committed efforts are targeted at providing stepping stones to transition youths from the streets to self-sufficiency and productive roles in community. Find out how you can support our community by either volunteering, donating or by increasing awareness of these important issues.
Many of our clients are squatters, have animal companions and/or children, suffering from addiction or have other circumstances that make it tough to find indoor shelter. Most of our youth don’t follow the linear flow of shelter to transitional housing to secure housing. Often they are living under bridges, in cars or tents in the woods until they can secure their own housing. Our approach to basic needs is one of harm reduction-making human safety, health and security a priority whether they are living in an abandoned building or still struggling with substance abuse.
Your presence both as a caring volunteer and as a role model has a significant effect on both the atmosphere of the space, and the confidence of our participants. There is nothing more beneficial to an underserved population than a caring community, and that is something that you and a volunteer have the ability to provide. We are a tight knit organization, and are always open and willing to bring in people from any walk of life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1609 19th AveSeattle, WA 98122
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Min requirement of 3 hr/wk, for at least 3 months