-
DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
4 people are interested
Do you have two hours a month to bring the joy of reading to low-income seniors?
ORGANIZATION: Phoenix Family
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
4 people are interested
Do you have two hours a month to bring the joy of reading to low-income seniors? As books can be heavy, it is often challenging for seniors with limited transportation to carry books to and from the library. Our on-site library provides seniors with the opportunity to find something new to read anytime they want and right where they live. You could help by exchanging books at the local Mid Continent Public Library and shelving them in our on-site library at Red Bridge Place, a senior low-income housing community we serve. This is a great opportunity to volunteer a couple of hours a month when you are available. We can work with your schedule anytime during the work week.
Contact us with questions at volunteer@phoenixfamily.org or sign up here to get involved.
6 More opportunities with Phoenix Family
2 ReviewsOpportunities
About Phoenix Family
Location:
3908 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64111, US
Mission Statement
Phoenix Family empowers people living in low-income housing communities with the on-site support they need to gain stability and achieve self-sufficiency.
Description
A stable, safe home holds enormous possibilities for a low-income family striving to chart a more secure and hopeful future. With an average household income of just $11,743, Phoenix Family’s residents are often just one crisis away from becoming homeless. And, like millions of low-income individuals across the United States, they need more than housing to build personal and financial assets and overcome barriers to success - they also require services where they live.
Volunteers are vital in helping Phoenix Family reach our mission of helping people and changing lives. Last year, we received support from more than 350 volunteers, but even this is not enough to meet all the needs in our community. Whether you are looking for a seasonal or regular opportunity as an individual or a group, Phoenix Family offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to help our community.
Phoenix Family’s Youth Development, Families First and Senior Empowerment Programs provide those critical on-site services that help residents learn skills and gain perspectives that keep dreams of stability and hope realities for the future.
Phoenix Family’s staff and programs rely on trust, rapport, choice and convenience to engage residents in services. All services delivered are culturally appropriate and based on the desired outcomes of residents, including increased disposable income, increased educational levels, improved health, and strengthened social networks.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11300 Colorado AveKansas CityKansas City, MO 64137
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
- 2 hours a month