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5 people are interested
Shelter Assistant
ORGANIZATION: PILLARS INC
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5 people are interested
Purpose: Shelter Assistants act as supplemental support to staff at both Pillars shelters. While Shelter Assistants are providing support throughout shelter for staff, Crisis Housing staff can provide one-on-one support to clients and provide intake interviews for incoming individuals & families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide donation intake assistance
- Store donations in their proper storage areas
- Date and rotate donations, including non-perishable food donations
- Assist staff with filling other critical volunteer roles as needed during volunteer’s shift
- Adult & Family Shelter Only Tasks:
- Fill voucher request for clients by accessing donation storage throughout shelter
- Sort mail for clients
- Adult Shelter Only Tasks:
- Prepare bagged lunches for clients working the following day
- Serve worker’s trays (leftovers) for clients that arrive after dinner, following work or appointments
- Assist with shelter & client laundry
All new Pillars volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation. Sign up information will be sent to you if you are interested.
More opportunities with PILLARS INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About PILLARS INC
Location:
605 E HANCOCK ST, APPLETON, WI 54911, US
Mission Statement
From homelessness to coming home, Pillars provides shelter, support, and solutions to address the housing needs in our community.
Description
Pillars focuses on the housing needs in Appleton and the Fox Valley through a number of programs designed to meet clients where they are at.
Pillars operates two shelters, a resource center, stable & support housing programs, and a independent living program focused on young adults living with mental health challenges.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Crisis Support,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Appleton, WI 54911
(44.28371 ,-88.37249 )
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Inventory Management
- Office Reception
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-hour minimum shift required. Orientation and training will take (combined) approximately 2.5 hours.
- Children as young as 7 could volunteer in this role at the Adult & Family Shelter - if they volunteer with an adult.