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Make a difference the life of a situationally homeless person. Become an Advocate Companion

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ORGANIZATION: Interfaith Shelter Network

  • 6 people are interested
Interfaith Shelter Network

HOMELESSNESS TO COMMUNITY by.....

Creating peer support groups that help individuals experiencing homelessness restore their identity as healthy, vibrant, and contributing members of the community.

Building relationships of trust with honest expressions, empathetic connections, and new ways of relating with others.

Personal coaching to empower others in their journey toward self-sufficiency.

a practical way to impact homelessness in your area

  • Coordinates with a team of dedicated professionals
  • Learn Compassionate Communications
  • Strengthen your community
  • Develop new relationships
  • Participate in a holistic approach that addresses the body, mind, and spirit

Advocate Companions will be vetted, trained, and supported throughout the program for 3 months. Must be willing to volunteer 3 to 5 hours a week, complete all training, and pass a background check. Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life?

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About Interfaith Shelter Network

Location:

3530 CAMINO DEL RIO N STE 301, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission To coordinate the efforts of participating congregations, social service agencies, and governmental programs in order to provide shelter and other resources to homeless individuals and families and enable those we serve to move toward self-sufficiency while respecting their dignity as children of God.

Description

The Interfaith Shelter Network is a collaborative effort by local congregations, human services agencies and government entities to provide shelter, services, and resources to homeless San Diegans throughout the region.

The Network consists of two programs:
The Rotational Shelter and El Nido Transitional Living

They represent the work of more than 100 San Diego County congregations and 3,500+ volunteers who link to offer hands up to people seeking an end to their homelessness. Our volunteers and congregations collectively have sheltered more than 8,000 homeless people for more than 200,000 bed nights since 1986. More than half of our shelter guests leave our shelters for more permanent housing because of the professional guidance they receive from our case management agencies and the personal attention they receive from Network volunteers. In our El Nido program, virtually all our families leave for their own permanent affordable housing, and the majority of mothers leave with increased income and additional career related skills.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Homeless & Housing
Community, Crisis Support, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations San Diego, CA 92108

(32.77425,-117.14118)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • People Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 to 3 hours a week for the close to end of rotation. Feb to March
  • Must be willing to build honest caring relationships with situationally unhoused guests looking to make their lives better.

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