Volunteer Opportunities

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On-going Individual Opportunities 
 
Computer 'n Resume Savvy Job Room Assistant 
Supervise a 9-workstation computer lab and help clients utilize Job Room resources. Provide one-on-one consultations with clients on: online job searches and applications, basic computer skills (i.e. attaching a file to an email or navigating an online job application), résumé creation (formatting, spellcheck, etc). Daytime availability required. A weekly commitment for 3 months is preferred. 
 
Shelter Overnight Volunteer
Spend a night at the shelter, (6PM to 7AM), working with an experienced volunteer, serving the needs of shelter guests and assisting shelter staff in the operation of the shelter. Record guest check in, answer phone and take messages in the evening. Verify identification and distribute mail to shelter guests. Focus on providing positive attitude and hospitality to shelter guests. Set out coffee and breakfast in the morning, wake clients as needed, and distribute lunches, following morning procedures. A monthly commitment of 6 months is preferred. 

Childcare Assistant
Ensure all women at Kateri Residence (and alumnae) are able to attend support groups, classes, and activities by providing childcare. Work with a staff member and another volunteer to care for, play with, and entertain children, and hold infants while their mothers meet for support groups and their older siblings participate in other activities.
 
One-time Individual Opportunities 
 
Round It Up Drive Coordinator
Promote collections of household items needed by clients moving into their own housing OR goods needed by men at our emergency shelter. Learn about St. Stephen's Human Services- we can provide you with annual reports, newsletters, and brochures for your drive. Choose a few items to collect. Coordinate, organize and promote the drive at your workplace, church or school. Deliver the items to St. Stephen's Human Services. Items needed include: blankets*, pillows*, sheets (twin)*, towels*, dishes*, pots & pans*, silverware*, men's white tube socks, men's underwear (all sizes), toothbrushes & toothpaste, other toiletries, razors. (*Denotes gently used items are accepted) 
 
Yes, You Can! Guest Career Speaker
Employment and Family Services, our MFIP/Welfare to Work program, seeks guest speaker volunteers to talk to participants in their program. Potential speakers are invited to discuss personal life experiences, career exploration, job search techniques, and education experiences with a group of participants at a monthly meeting. Share your story to motivate and provide insight to participants on the realities of seeking further education and employment. 
 
One-time Group Opportunities 
 
Cook 'n Serve Shelter Meal Group
Provide an evening meal, once a month for shelter guests and volunteers. Plan, purchase, prepare and serve a meal for 50 people - shelter guests, volunteers, and yourselves. Dinner is served at 7pm, and generally includes an entrée, side-dish, and vegetable or salad. Most groups prepare the meal off-site and then arrive between 6:15-6:30pm for additional prep or to re-heat dishes. 
 
Shelter Clean Up Crew
With 45 guys spending the night at our shelter every night, it's hard to keep things pristine and neat. Help us keep our shelter space clean and welcoming! Bring a few friends, wear some clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and come on over (let us know you're coming, first!). Bring between 5 and 10 people for 2-2.5 hours (includes a half hour to chat about our organization, homelessness, and to show you around). Kid-friendly, but if the youth are younger than 9th grade, bring at least 2 adults. Groups are welcome between 10am and 2pm on weekdays.