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64 people are interested
Tenant Resource Center Phone Line Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Jesse Tree
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64 people are interested
Jesse Tree is seeking volunteers who will serve as our front-line workers in making sure people who call, text or walk-in receive needed assistance to stay housed!
Volunteers help take applications for Emergency Rent Assistance and Eviction Court Assistance for tenants at risk of eviction and homelessness approximately 1 - 3 hours per week. Remote training available at Program Manager's discretion. Volunteers collect information for Jesse Tree’s website application for Jesse Tree services, connect people to community resources, and provide information and support regarding their housing situation.
Please let us know if you are fluent in additional languages or have any other skill sets you would like to utilize during your volunteer opportunity.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this questionnaire: https://forms.gle/WtmBmme6XUuNkemU8
Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in contact with you within 1-2 business days after you submit your questionnaire!
Expectations
- 18 years and older
- Be a friendly problem-solver
- Refer clients to other needed community programs and resources as needed
- Complete applications over-the-phone for individuals interested in applying for Jesse Tree’s programs
- Educate about Jesse Tree’s programs and partnerships
- Inform tenants about the Idaho eviction process
- Return voicemails, answer incoming calls, and respond to texts
- Remain committed to keeping our clients’ information confidential
- Communicate with other volunteers, Program Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator in a timely manner during shifts
More opportunities with Jesse Tree
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jesse Tree
Location:
1121 W MILLER ST, BOISE, ID 83702, US
Mission Statement
Jesse Tree provides a hand up to people experiencing a financial crisis, empowering them to remain in their homes.
Description
Jesse Tree works with families and individuals in our community who are experiencing a financial and housing crisis and unable to pay rent, providing needed support so they can stay in their homes. Clients are provided with crisis counseling, family and landlord mediation, referrals to other needed services and resources, budgeting and financial literacy assistance, management program, and, as needed, rental assistance. We provide just what's needed to help a household establish stability and financial independence moving forward. Since 1999, Jesse Tree has assisted over 3,000 families and 8,000 individuals, administering over $2.5 million in rental assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Computers & Technology,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1121 W. Miller StBoise, ID 83702
(43.61426 ,-116.21173 )
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2025
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- Advocacy
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We are asking for 4 hrs a month or 1 hr a week minimum available M-F from 9am-5pm.
- If remote: Access to secured internet, ability to download a VPN, quiet place, Google apps, microphone and headphones.