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17 people are interested
Ally Volunteers (Ages 15 - 17) - Support Programming for Homeless Youth
ORGANIZATION: Teen Feed
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17 people are interested
Ally Volunteers are responsible individuals ages 15 - 17 years who provide consistency, peer modeling, and positive connections to homeless youth guests during the Teen Feed meal. Allies help with program set-up, guest sign in, and distribution of basic needs. They also provide backup kitchen support for nightly meal teams when needed. Allies serve at University District Meal Site locations which rotate throughout the week.
Requirements: Allies commit to a weekly volunteer shift for one year (don't be concerned about the length, we will work with you!). Ally volunteers must complete:
-in-person volunteer orientation
-remote training
-three shadow shifts with an experienced volunteer
1 Shift
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evening /
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Ally shifts are 6:00/6:30-8:30pm every day of the week.
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About Teen Feed
Location:
4740-B University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, US
Mission Statement
Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless youth as they meet their future off the streets. With the tremendous support of the community, Teen Feed responds to the most basic needs of homeless youth with three programs: Teen Feed Nightly Meal Program, Street Talk Outreach Program (STOP), and Service Links for Youth (SLY).
Description
Teen Feed at a Glance
Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless youth as they meet their future off the streets. With the tremendous support of the community, Teen Feed responds to the most basic needs of homeless youth with integrated programs: Teen Feed Meal Program, Street Talk Outreach Program (STOP), and Service Links for Youth (SLY).
Thanks to your partnership in 2015 Teen Feed:
- Opened its doors to 50 - 80 youth each night
- Offered over 20,000 nutritious meals to hungry youth
- connected with over 600 individual youth in need
- worked with over 800 volunteers, who donated over $130,000 in food
History
In 1987, nurses from the University of Washington Medical Center noticed that many street youth accessing the emergency room were severely malnourished. The community responded, and faith groups, service providers, and neighbors came together to provide food to the University District’s homeless youth population. Teen Feed was born, and now we average 40-50 guests each evening. Teen Feed is the only provider of meals specifically to youth and young adults in the University District open regularly every night of the week.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Seattle, WA 98105
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Once weekly commitment for one year minimum