Shelter Activity Volunteer

WHAT IS A SHELTER ACTIVITY VOLUNTEER?

Under the supervision of Streets of Hope staff, the Shelter Activity Aide engages clients with activities that may be organized or individual. Some of these activities might be bingo, cards, board games, puzzles, crafts, music, etc. Such activities could be to promote socialization, community building, self-awareness, or the like. Clients are invited, not coerced, to participate. The requirements for this volunteer position include: (as given)

- Sensitivity to clients and their ability to tolerate group and/or individual socialization activities;
- Ability to engage clients meaningfully in a non-judgmental and compassionate, respectful manner;
- Observe and respect individual boundaries
- Basic knowledge of interpersonal and group dynamics
Seek guidance as may be appropriate
- Document work and volunteer hours in accordance with Shelter practices

OUR CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS


Churches for Streets of Hope began with a coalition of area churches who wanted to help our local homeless community. It now includes more than 25 churches plus a number of organizations who participate in our ministry, and we are always looking for more.

Member churches and organizations can attend and vote on essential decisions in our annual meeting held every Spring. Find out how to get your church involved with Streets of Hope by emailing outreach@churchesforsoh.org

Churches who provide meals, volunteers, and/or other in-kind donations regularly in 2023:

 

Member Churches

Partner Organizations

Organizations that provide meals, volunteers, and/or other in-kind donations regularly include:

The space we utilize is donated by Boulevard Christian Church.

In addition, these churches and organizations provide monetary donations to help our ministries:

These churches/organizations have hosted or planned fundraisers to benefit Streets of Hope: