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Opportunity:

Welcome Home Program Volunteer

Description
Join the Welcome Home Program providing companionship to newly housed (formerly homeless) adult particiapnts, who need support building social skills and connecting with community.

A volunteer team of 2 works with each participant in the community.

Volunteer Befriender Companions participate in "fun" social and recreational activities (ie, movies, coffee, park, library, bowling, etc.) to help their match participant develop self-esteem, trust, positive boundaries, knowledge of community resources, and encouragement to participate in fun

Current Opportunity Status

Ongoing
Opportunity Type
Individual
Date
Starting:Thursday, Feb 10, 2005
Class
General
Sub-Class
*None
Requested
1 - 35
Referred / Assigned
0
Skills
Volunteers must have all selected skills
CommunicationsMentoring/Parenting
Locations
DowntownEast SideMidtownNorth SideSouth SideWest Side
Populations
AdultsMinoritiesPeople with DisabilitiesPeople with Health ProblemsSeniors
Interests
Basic NeedsFinancial Stability
Time
Week Day MorningsWeek Day AfternoonsWeek Day EveningsWeekend MorningsWeekend AfternoonsWeekend Evenings