Volunteers at the front desk assist staff in meeting the needs of clients and guests. Among the responsibilities of front desk volunteers are doing client laundry, answering calls and greeting guests, explaining services to guests, facilitating Drop-In Services, sorting in-kind donations, and organizing the donation garage.
Shifts are currently unavailable due to COVID Guidelines.
If you are interested in this specific position apply here to be put on our waitlist: https://shelterhouseiowa.org/volunteer/
About Shelter House Community Shelter and Transition Services
Location:
429 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, US
Mission Statement
More than a roof and a bed. Since 1983, Shelter House has provided safe shelter and helped people improve the quality of their lives as they move beyond homelessness.
Description
Shelter House is a non-profit organization that has provided housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness since 1983. We currently operate a 70-bed emergency shelter in addition to four homes and housing-first complex through which we provide 47 permanent supportive housing units. We focus on programs and support services including housing, employment, and mental health recovery that help hundreds of men, women, and children each year to get back on their feet.
