Volunteer Life Skills Coordinator
The Salvation Army
The volunteer life skills coordinator will be responsible for teaching or working with local organizations or groups to develop life skill programming that includes but is not limited to: financial literacy, employment skills, hygiene, health, food literacy, drug awareness, mental wellness, educational planning, tenant’s rights, first aid, leadership, relationship building, self-esteem, networking skills, arts and music.
About The Salvation Army
Location:
1824 W 15th Street, P.O. Box 540, Panama City, FL 32401, US
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is motivated by the love of God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Description
Point of need services provided by the Family Assistance Office includes emergency food and clothing distribution.
Individuals and families are provided with food and articles of clothing based on need and situation. Homeless individuals without the means to cook are given ready-made food. Clothing articles are distributed based on seasonal weather changes or life changes, such as the release of an individual from incarceration. Clients are interviewed to assess whether their need is chronic and referrals to other available programs of The Salvation Army or the community is indicated.
Family Assistance also provides qualified individuals and families assistance in securing permanent residence. Furniture and household goods are supplied as needed and available. The Salvation Army provides rent and utility assistance as a part of the case management process.