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2 people are interested
Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
ORGANIZATION: Street Sense Media
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2 people are interested
Are you concerned about the state of homelessness in DC? Are you a motivated and passionate individual looking to make a difference? We need you at Street Sense!
Street Sense is seeking Vendor Service Volunteers to provide direct support to our newspaper vendors, who are currently, or were formerly, experiencing homelessness. The primary support is selling them newspapers at wholesale in a compassionate manor- so they can go into public and sell the paper for a profit.
We are seeking on-call volunteers who can come occasionally for a four hour shift M-F when weekly volunteers are absent.
Some upcoming open shifts are:
August 7, 21, 28, Sep 4th from 1-5 PM (Mondays) August 3, 10, 17 9AM-1PM (Thursdays) If you are unavailable for these shifts we would still like you to join as on-call volunteer for other future shift openings.VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Distribute/sell newspapers to vendors
- Alert paid-staff of any vendor needs or concerns
- Retrieve vendor mail, donations, and messages as requested
- Assist Editorial staff with content-related tasks as needed
- Assist Administrative staff with other office projects as needed
VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to communicate clearly in English
- Basic understanding of computers, word processing and email
- Must have basic math and cash handling skills
- Should be able to navigate office environment which includes walking down hallways and using an elevator or stairs
- Should be able to lift and carry at least 20 pounds over 100 ft or use a dolly
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful volunteers will need to be able to demonstrate patience and understanding when dealing with people of diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and mental health.
If interested, please email Dani at dani@streetsense.org with your availability for a 30 minute orientation during our (M-F 9-5) hours.
For more info, please visit us on the web at www.streetsense.org.
More opportunities with Street Sense Media
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About Street Sense Media
Location:
1317 G Street NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed. Together we use a range of media platforms to raise awareness and spotlight solutions to homelessness in our community.
Description
Street Sense Media creates content in print, theater, photography, audio, illustration, and more, all for the purpose of providing economic opportunity for and amplifying the voices of people experiencing homelessness. The content of our media center aims to challenge perceptions of homelessness and those it affects while creating common ground upon which we can build a stronger community.
Our innovative approach harnesses the abilities, aspirations, and hard work of men and women experiencing homelessness. We have long known that while housing and economic opportunity are distributed unevenly, talent and creativity are distributed equally, without regard to income or housing status.
In addition to the economic opportunities provided by our newspaper vendor program, Street Sense Media provides case management services to help the men and women we work with navigate the often complex bureaucracies toward permanent housing, employment, and physical and mental health care.
At Street Sense Media, we define ourselves through our work, talents, and character, not through our housing situation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1317 G St. NWWashington, DC 20005
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Occasional four hour shift