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10 people are interested
Backpack Volunteers for Street Outreach - Fridays 3:30-5:30pm
ORGANIZATION: Teen Feed
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10 people are interested
Want to directly impact homeless youth? Teen Feed is looking for street outreach volunteers to join their team! Our teams believe in meeting youth where they’re at, even when that means meeting them in alleyways, parks, or on the side of the freeway. Outreach volunteers are often the first contact with service-avoidant youth and play an important role in providing basic needs, introducing them to services and getting them back on their feet.
The Street Outreach Team is looking for volunteers who are personable, consistent, empathetic, committed, and interested in supporting the young people in their community. Teams are composed of outreach specialists, healthcare workers, social workers, students, and passionate community members. All individuals are encouraged to inquire.
Volunteers are required to wear a face mask and face shield at all time while interacting with the young people that Teen Feed serves. Reach out to inquire more about Teen Feed's COVID - 19 protocols. All outreach volunteers receive remote training in conflict de - escalation, trauma informed care, and anti - oppression.
**This a weekly opportunity for Fridays 3:30-5:30pm**
**We ask Outreach Volunteers to commit to at least 1 year of weekly volunteer service**
*At this time, we ask that individuals who may be high risk for serious illness due to COVID - 19 refrain from volunteering in person with Teen Feed.
1 Shift
- 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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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
4740B University Way NESeattle, WA 98105
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2022
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Healthcare
- Bilingual
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year commitment
- Must be able to walk for 2-3 miles at one time