Homelessness Seminar + Volunteer Training

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Receive a crash course on the causes and solutions to homelessness through LA Family Housing and gain new skills in planning and organization, reliability and empathy through volunteering.

Why: We know you want to start volunteering with people experiencing homelessness right away! But trust us - we all have a lot to learn. And we want to set you up to make the biggest impact you can. ! And providing incorrect support (however well-intentioned) can worsen the problem you're trying to solve. We want to set you up to make the biggest impact you can!

Who: L.A. Family Housing (LAFH) works to help families transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. Founded in 1983, LAFH served more than 2,500 people living in poverty this past year through its multiple housing and supportive service programs, and has served over 100,000 people since its inception.

What to Expect:

You'll get a crash course in the causes of and solutions to homelessness as well as how to utilize trauma-informed care when interacting with people transitioning out of homelessness. You'll leave armed with more knowledge and better able to make a real difference!



LA Family Housing's Volunteer Orientation topics:

Get a crash course in the causes of and solutions to homelessness

Learn how to utilize trauma-informed care when volunteering with people transitioning out of homelessness

Ask a veteran street outreach worker your questions

Sign up for our volunteering opportunities

What's Required:

Computer and access to Zoom

Cameras must be on so we can confirm your active participation

Ages 16+

You only need to sign up for one shift, as it is the same presentation each session.

Once signed up for this opportunity, we'll email you the Zoom link.

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.



This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, LA Family Housing.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

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