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Affordable Housing Workshop Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Compass Family Services
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Organization: Compass Family Services creates a strong safety net for homeless and at-risk families by providing a broad continuum of services that help our clients achieve housing stability, family well-being, and self-sufficiency.
Program: The Housing Outreach team helps homeless families find, obtain and maintain housing.
Purpose: We run a workshop every Monday and Friday from 10:30-12 for homeless families who want to apply to affordable housing waitlists and lotteries. Families can drop in during that time and get help identifying opportunities and filling out applications. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit to coming to the workshop each week and, with the support of our staff, talk with clients about what they are interested in and help with any questions that arise on the applications. We also would love help researching and keeping tabs on new affordable housing opportunities that arise so that we can include those in our workshop too. No knowledge of affordable housing applications needed - we can train you! We do, however, need someone who is comfortable talking to a wide range of people and who is good with details.Responsibilities will include:
- Help clients figure out which available housing opportunities fit their needs
- Answer clients’ questions while filling out applications
- Conduct research for new openings/waitlists
- Maintain and organize applications for future workshops
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About Compass Family Services
Location:
37 Grove Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102, US
Mission Statement
Compass Family Services helps homeless families and families at imminent risk for homelessness to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and well-being.
Description
Compass Family Services is widely recognized for its superior service and proven results. Each year, it fills the diverse needs of over 6,000 homeless and at-risk parents and children. Chosen as the Best Non-Profit Organization in the Bay Area in 2006, Compass has a commitment to growth that begins with staff and extends to clients. Its investment in families helps break the cycle of homelessness for generations to come.
Deeply rooted in the community, Compass applies its vast understanding of homelessness to the challenges at hand. Compass Family Services not only helps meet needs for immediate assistance, but also moves clients toward self-sufficiency. By maintaining high, yet realistic, expectations, Compass instills a sense of pride and partnership in the families it serves.
Comprehensive programs and services provide the safety net that homeless and at-risk families need to rebound from financial setbacks and achieve long-term stability. They include adult education and homelessness prevention, counseling, early childhood education, housing and shelter.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
995 Market StreetFloor 5San Francisco, CA 94103
DATE POSTED
March 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Teaching / Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Market Research / Analysis
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 2-4 hrs/wk, 10 am-12 pm on Mondays and/or Fridays
- Reliable, respectful, organized, strong communication skills, bilingual Spanish especially awesome