Haircuts for DESC Residents/Clients - Various Locations
ORGANIZATION: DESC - Housing and Health to End Homelessness
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Do you like to cut hair and are looking to serve the community? DESC serves vulnerable adults suffering from chronic homelessness in the greater Seattle area. Many of our clients do not have the resources to get regular haircuts.
We would love your support in providing haircuts at one or multiple sites in Seattle. We have conducted sessions in the past in many of our 14 housing locations across the Seattle area as well in additional programs. Scheduling is very flexible and depends on volunteer availability and location's needs. Specific locations would just depend on volunteer's geography and willingness to travel. Bringing your own tools is preferred, but other options can be discussed. Hair stylist license preferred but not required.
All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID and adhere to any required safety guidelines. Submission of proof of vaccination is required. Must be over 18 and complete a background check. We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months.
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About DESC - Housing and Health to End Homelessness
Location:
515 3RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104, US
Mission Statement
The Downtown Emergency Service Center works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental or addictive illnesses. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing, we give people the opportunity to reach their highest potential. At DESC, uncommon efforts produce uncommon results that eliminate homelessness, one person at a time.
Description
DESC is the largest multi-service agency serving homeless adults in the Puget Sound region, reaching over 9,000 people annually and providing state licensed mental health and chemical dependency treatment, 279 emergency shelter beds, and over 1600 units of permanent, supportive housing. DESC also addresses a larger community need: our services decrease the financial burden on taxpayers by minimizing the utilization of emergency rooms, jails, courts, police, psychiatric hospitals and other highly expensive resources. At the same time, we are improving the quality of life for those who live, work and do business here.
DESC succeeds where others have failed. Stretching the bounds of accepted practices, DESC's professional staff have learned that creative, assertive and holistic approaches, including evidence based and emerging best practices, work best for our highly vulnerable and difficult-to-engage clientele. Many men and women who have a long history of homelessness also have tenuous if any ties to the mainstream community and lack natural support networks such as family members. By eliminating outdated barriers to services and housing, DESC has received national recognition for its work with chronically homeless adults with behavioral health disorders.
Our staff and Board of Directors remain committed to serving those adults in our community who are most disabled and most vulnerable - and most often forgotten or ignored by society. We believe there is no such thing as a throw-away person.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Seattle, WA 98102
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2021
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Stylist
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedule / time commitment
- Proof of Vaccination