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ORGANIZATION: Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services

Volunteers are needed for Street Outreach program in Fort Collins. Volunteers will work in teams of two and visit homeless individuals at public locations. Volunteers will:

  1. Develop personal relationships and trust with homeless individuals on the street.
  2. Provide emergency products (e.g. blankets, coats, sleeping bags, first aid supplies, nonperishable food, etc.)
  3. Connect homeless to resources and information
  4. Help homeless navigate the system as they work to get off the streets.
  5. Gather real-world statistics
  6. Work independent from, but in cooperation with, police and fort collins rangers
  7. Serve as liaisons between Businesses, Associations, and other Agencies and the Homeless
  8. Long-Term goal to connect homeless with housing.
Street Outreach schedule is Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 6-10pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to no more than one night a week to start. Once or twice a month is also acceptable.

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About Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services

Location:

405 Canyon Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, US

Mission Statement

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the community.

Description

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Volunteers of America provides volunteer opportunities for individuals 55 years and older to use their skills, insight and lifetime experiences to assist residents and non-profit agencies in the county. RSVP also offers a variety of programs which provide services and enhance the quality of life for seniors.

CAUSE AREAS

Employment
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Employment, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

242 Conifer St.Fort Collins, CO 80524

(40.603188,-105.07227)
 

DATE POSTED

January 23, 2020

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • shifts are 4 hours; ask one shift/week or less.

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