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1 person is interested
Make shelter guests smile with games and activities!
ORGANIZATION: Agate Housing and Services (see description)
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1 person is interested
Enrichment Facilitator
Overview:
Agate Housing and Services serves people experiencing homelessness, with the mission to end homelessness and relieve hunger. We provide a variety of services, including emergency shelters like our Couple’s Shelter at the First Covenant Church. Our shelter provides survival essentials like food, supplies , and a bed for 24 pairs of people . But there’s so much more to life than this, and we want to give shelter guests the enrichment they deserve. Enrichment can come in many forms, but the shelter guests have always enjoyed bingo. Agate has all the supplies for it but doesn’t always have the time or staff to do it.
Agate is seeking a volunteer who can host an arts and crafts night, teach people how to knit/crochet, play games, or potentially provide live music. They could also bring a game console with multiple controllers so people could play video games together. We are open to discussing new activities as long as they are inclusive and appropriate. Th e Enrichment Facilitator is special because they go beyond the basic needs, bringing a smile to peoples’ faces and offering an outlet for fun, learning, and joy (see note about expectations below).
Potential Activities
Bingo
Arts and crafts
Knitting
Crocheting
Board games
Multiplayer video games
Clothes mending (teaching)
Book club
Live music (depends)
Times and Location
First Covenant Church | 810 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Evenings between 4:00PM & 9:00PM
Volunteer comes on a regular basis
Requirements and Qualifications:
Must have reliable transportation to and from the shelter
Performances, activities, or workshops must be inclusive of all backgrounds and beliefs I.e., non-religious and non-explicit.
Must be interviewed and pass a background check
Preferred qualifications: experience working with unhoused people, or those on the verge of homelessness; experience hosting and facilitating a small to medium sized group of people
Must not be currently in Agate’s programming
Support and Supervision:
The Enrichment Facilitator ’s on-site supervisor is Lisa Kaste, Program Manager of Shelter . They will b e the volunteer’s main point of contact , trainer, and guide . The Enrichment Facilitator should communicate with them about any scheduling changes, questions, or concerns. Lisa may not always be at the shelter when the Facilitator is, but it is also supervised by other Agates staff 24/7. They can ask for help and guidance from them as well.
They will be informed about the agency, its programs, the shelter, and the people we serve by the Volunteer Manager, Noah Chan .
Impact:
The Enrichment Facilitator helps brighten people's days and improve the overall wellbeing of Agate's Couple Shelter residents . Offering enriching activities fosters a sense of shared community and provides opportunities for self-expression. Games and bingo are good ways to de-stress and have some fun. Performing arts and entertainment can improve residents’ wellbeing and give them space to feel joy and relaxation. Overall, the Enrichment Facilitator brings value to the residents by offering a fun, entertaining, and engaging experience.
Expectations:
It’s important to note that the Couples’ Shelter is 24 hours, and guests are free to come and go as they please (within curfew for safety). It’s challenging to predict how many people will show up to an activity . Sometimes, shelter guests need to see that an activity happens each week before joining in. All of this to say, it’s important to come into this experience with no expectations about how many people may attend or interact with you. Please keep these factors in mind when expressing interest about this volunteer role.
Contact:
Noah Chan (he/him/his)
Volunteer Development | Internal Engagement Manager
Phone: 612-327-6389
noah.chan@agatemn.org
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About Agate Housing and Services (see description)
Location:
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
To end homelessness and relieve hunger through action and advocacy
Description
Agate is a social advocacy organization committed to ending homelessness, making sure every person and family has a stable place to live, with their basic human needs met and a hopeful path ahead. New volunteer interests are put on hold at the moment as the volunteer program is in transition. If you would like to leave your information for us to contact you later, visit https://agatemn.org/get-involved/volunteer/
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
810 South 7th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55415
DATE POSTED
January 22, 2025
SKILLS
- Music Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Crocheting
- Knitting
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training