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23 people are interested
Administrative Interns or Volunteers: Help End Homelessness!
ORGANIZATION: Low Income Housing Institute
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23 people are interested
The Low Income Housing Institute develops and provides housing to 3,900 low income, homeless and formerly homeless people, including over 700 families. We also assist our residents with services that help them maintain stable housing and prevent them from becoming homeless again.
Our volunteer department helps expand our ability to serve low-income and homeless individuals and families by matching community members with meaningful, fulfilling volunteer opportunities. We are currently looking for a volunteer or a long term intern to help our volunteer program serve even more people in need!
Are you detail oriented, organized, committed to ending homelessness in our community? Are you enthusiastic about building your resume or donating your time towards a fulfilling cause?
Desired skills and availability:
• Computer skills a must
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with keen ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated but able to follow directions
Be available between 9am-5pm at least once a week for 3 or more hours.
Benefits
• Work with a great team of diverse non-profit professionals
• Be part of a vibrant volunteer community
• Gain professional experience and build your resume
• This volunteer opportunity is easily accessible by bus
• Free parking also available if preferred
More opportunities with Low Income Housing Institute
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Low Income Housing Institute
Location:
2407 First Ave,, Seattle, WA 98121, US
Mission Statement
The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington state; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.
Description
LIHI develops and provides affordable housing to 4,000+ low income, homeless and formerly homeless people, including families. In 2019, an estimated 11,199 people experienced homelessness in King County alone. Many of LIHI housing projects focus on transitioning families and individuals out of homelessness, including chronically homeless populations. Most of the units developed by LIHI are occupied by formerly homeless households.
LIHI assists our residents with services that help them maintain stable housing and prevent them from becoming homeless again (e.g. through improving resident income and/or education status, dealing with long standing mental and physical health conditions) and increase self-sufficiency.
We also help homeless individuals and families remain healthy & employed: LIHI operates the Urban Rest Stop - an innovative hygiene center for the homeless located in downtown Seattle; a safe, clean and dignified place where as many as 500 homeless individuals, families, elders and youth access restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities each day. This center is open seven days a week, with extended hours specifically designed to assist homeless persons who are working or seeking employment. 60% of URS patrons have steady employment, but can't earn enough income to afford the rent.
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2407 1st Avenue, Suite 200Seattle, WA 98121
DATE POSTED
November 13, 2017
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