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16 people are interested
Help families move from crisis to stability as a Pathways to Prosperity Navigator!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
Pathways to Prosperity Volunteer Navigator
Pathways to Prosperity is a unique partnership between local food pantries, Centers for Strong Families and other nonprofit partners working together to move families from crisis to stability by providing benefits screening, referrals to additional support services and financial coaching. Financial and benefits navigation is a client-driven process in which individuals and families receive support in navigating the social services system along with some basic financial coaching related to improving their financial well-being. Navigators provide tools, resources and encouragement, enabling participants to move from crisis to stability.
The partnership's core service of food distribution provides essential assistance to thousands of vulnerable, food-insecure households every week, but the traditional food assistance model is not achieving an end to hunger in this county. "Hunger is a complex issue that does not exist in isolation," says Maura Daly of Feeding America. "When people visit food pantries, they are not only struggling to put enough food on the table, they are often struggling to pay for rent, utilities, childcare and medical bills." By integrating food distribution services with the services of others in the community, we begin to address these all too common problems and bring families one step closer to self-sufficiency.
Every year, billions of dollars of government aid for struggling families goes unused. Many people are not aware of the programs available to them, or they assume they don't qualify so they don't explore the option. By integrating wraparound services within traditional food pantries, we can begin to address these all too common problems.
No previous experience is necessary; comprehensive training and ongoing support is provided!To see the Pathways to Prosperity Navigator volunteer job description, visit https://uwpc.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/a90f8ca0067bf59a76772469a134a10a/.
To fill out a volunteer application, visit https://fs30.formsite.com/SMPaton/UWPCVolApp/index.html.
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About Volunteer Center
Location:
United Way of Pierce County, 1501 Pacific Ave., #400, Tacoma, WA 98402, US
Mission Statement
We work from the heart to unite caring people to tackle our community's toughest challenges. We envision a compassionate, vital community where people have the education, resources and opportunities to achieve their potential.
Description
United Way of Pierce County believes by making an early investment in our children and their families, we can help them remove the barriers preventing them from breaking the cycle of poverty. Through Strong Families and Successful Kids, we can create a thriving, connected community. And when our community thrives, we all win.
United Way brings people together to make a real difference in the issues the community cares about. That's why we works in partnership with many individuals and organizations around the county to impact the community. We are members of many collaboratives serving young children, families and our military population. We provide staffing, volunteers, funding and advocacy support to local initiatives and programs aligned with our goal to break the cycle of poverty. We hold annual Community Conversations, listening to the people who live here and together addressing the most pressing issues that our communities care about. We also give out Neighborhood Grants to resident- or community-led groups for projects in their neighborhood or community that help improve the quality of life for its residents in addition to our traditional funding. Why do we do all of this? We believe that change happens when communities work together and we know that together, we can accomplish more than any of us can do alone. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
various sites/organizations in Pierce CountyTacoma, WA 98402
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Schedule is flexible; two hour shifts available