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Home Sharing Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: HIP Housing
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7 people are interested
HIP Housing is a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing through programs such as Home Sharing and Self-Sufficiency for families with children as well as through owned and managed subsidized and below-market housing in San Mateo County.
Since August 2015, HIP Housing has operated a Home Sharing Program in the City of Fremont to match persons who have a room to rent in Fremont, Union City and Newark match with a home seeker who currently lives, works, or attends school in Fremont. Home Sharing reduces housing costs, keeps people independent in their housing and increases the supply affordable housing opportunities.
We are seeking a Home Sharing Program Volunteer to assist with the following activities:
1. Screening intake calls from persons who contact the agency to inquire about the Home Sharing Program.
2. Making calls to clients to check in with them to see if they have found a housemate and/or need housemate referrals.
3. Update client database with notes about client conversation.
4. Assist with other projects such as making copies of applications, reference checking, filing, and outreach activities to promote awareness of the program
Qualifications needed:
- Ability to work well independently
- Clear, friendly and professional speaking voice
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access and Internet (willing to train)
- Comfortable making phone calls and speaking with persons over the phone
Training/Support Provided by HIP Housing:
- Overview of HIP Housing’s home sharing program and Agency.
- Script provided to help guide conversations with clients.
- Supervision and training provided by Program Coordinator.
Time Needed: Weekdays with flexible hours/schedule in City of Fremont office.
Contact: Laura Moya, Home Sharing Program Coordinator at 510-574-2173 or via email at lmoya@hiphousing.org.
More opportunities with HIP Housing
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About HIP Housing
Location:
364 S RAILROAD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401, US
Mission Statement
HIP Housing has been serving theSan MateoCountysince 1972, with the mission to invest in human potential by improving the housing and lives of people in our community. By providing creative, affordable housing solutions, our agency prevents homelessness, and enables individuals, seniors and families to live independent, self-sufficient lives in a decent, stable and affordable home.
Description
There is no one simple solution to the lack of affordable housing, so a central feature of our approach is to offer a variety of creative housing solutions designed to provide an opportunity for those in need to thrive. We do this not with a hand out, but with a hand up, through one of HIP Housing’s three unique and irreplaceable programs:
The Home Sharing Program : Links people who have room in their home to share, with individuals who need a place to live at an affordable price. This arrangement reduces housing costs for both parties and enables working people to afford to live inSan MateoCounty, helps struggling homeowners to protect their home from foreclosure, and seniors to remain independent in their home.
The Self-Sufficiency Program:Enables low-income families to transition to self-reliance, by providing what is necessary for them to succeed: housing assistance, case management, connection to education and job training, and referrals to valuable community resources.
The Property Development Program: Expands the pool of affordable housing for low-income residents by developing new, or acquiring existing housing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3300 Capitol Avenue Building BFremont, CA 94587
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Office Reception
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible, weekdays