- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Laundry for homeless shelter
ORGANIZATION: SOUTH WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
The Haven overnight shelter in Oak Harbor is seeking volunteers!
At the Haven shelter, we strive to serve each person seeking shelter with compassion, dignity, and respect, meeting our guests 'where they are'. Operated by the Whidbey Homeless Coalition, and hosted in three to four month increments at local churches, the Haven is a "pop-up" shelter, meaning we convert the space into a shelter at night, and leave no trace of the shelter when we leave in the morning.
We provide linens to our guests, and wash linens multiple times throughout the week at the laundromat. We rely on volunteers to help with this big job, typically in teams of two. It can take anywhere from two to five hours to complete this, and we do this on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, each week. We provide laundry funds, detergents, bleach, and gloves, and laundry is done at the laundromat.
We do not launder personal items belonging to any of our guests. This is strictly bedding and towels.
The Haven is committed to providing safe, warm shelter, with an emphasis on safety. We do have several rules for guests to abide by, and expect them to treat all with respect. We do not permit drugs, alcohol, or any paraphernalia on premises at all. All adult guests are screened for sex offenses. All staff are trained in CPR, first aid, AED, Narcan administration, de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and mental health first aid, with several of our staff also having specialized training to work with survivors of domestic violence, and we are continually receiving additional training, so we are able to provide a supportive, safe environment. We do serve women, men, and children accompanied by a parent or guardian. All guests are given a referral to the Housing Support Center, and connected with whatever services they have indicated they are in need of at intake. It is our goal to get every person housed.
There is nothing in this world like seeing someone flourish, and knowing you have contributed that lasting impact to their growth. If working with us sounds like something you would enjoy, please do send us an email!
Thank you so much for reading! We hope to see you at our next training. :)
More opportunities with SOUTH WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION
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About SOUTH WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION
Location:
PO BOX 453, Langley, WA 98260, US
Mission Statement
To treat all people with dignity and respect. To hold ending homelessness as our highest priority. To be inclusive, nonjudgmental and open to the ideas and beliefs of others. To operate transparently among ourselves and to the community.
Description
The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is a non-profit (501c3) started by neighbors including those who are or have experienced homelessness, local activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based organizations, and others committed to preventing and abating homelessness on Whidbey Island, while protecting each individual's civil rights and filling their immediate needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Oak Harbor, WA 98277
DATE POSTED
July 13, 2021
SKILLS
- Housekeeping
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Two to five hours on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
- Ability to transport laundry to laundromat.