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13 people are interested
Assist the Mentally Ill Homeless - Life Skills Instructors needed!
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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13 people are interested
Provide Life-Changing Support to the Mentally Ill Homeless
Instructors Needed for Special Classes
Are you studying in a social work or public health field? Get on-the-ground experience in an emergency shelter serving the mentally ill homeless. Do you have skills or knowledge in:
- Life skills
- Harm reduction
- Arts therapy
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) has provided shelter, housing and support services to the homeless, disabled and poor in Hayward since 1989. We are looking for skilled volunteers to provide LIFE SKILLS, HARM REDUCTION or ARTS THERAPY classes for the residents in our emergency shelter -- South County Homeless Project.
The hours are flexible -- we will work with you to find what works!
REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge/experience with the homeless mentally ill, and a desire to help people in need.
BENEFITS: Hands on work experience + opportunities for training and networking + learning from professionals who are passionate & knowledgeable + the amazing experience of making a difference in someone's life!
To volunteer, contact John Darby at jdarby@self-sufficiency.org or 510.732-5956.
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
258 West A StreetHayward, CA 94541
DATE POSTED
August 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Life Coaching
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours per week
- TB test