Volunteer as Youth Street Peer Outreach Worker

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What

Volunteer Center: HandsOn Central California

Posted By: Sanctuary/Fresno EOC

Description:
Establish contact with runaway, homeless, and vulnerable youth in the Fresno community.
•Distribute emergency food, clothing, and hygiene supplies to homeless youth.
•Provide resource referrals, information and follow-up support on housing, and appropriate alternative living arrangements to encourage youth to return to a safe place, shelter or their home.
•Assist youth in accessing community resources for employment, education, and health care.
•Provide one-on-one and small group counseling.
•Conduct recreational and life skills activities at the youth drop in center.
•Assist with other duties as assigned.

This an actual AmeriCorps position, please contact for further information and full job description.

When

Duration:

Ongoing

Dates:

Nov 05, 2009 - Oct 01, 2010

Time of Day:

Morning , Afternoon

Week Day(s):

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Hours Needed:

TBD

Time Details:

This is a full time service opportunity with a one year commitment

Where
Location:	Contact Info:
Fresno, CA 93721	Login to see details. http://www.fresnoeoc.org

Who & How
Volunteers Needed:	1


Special Requirements:	•Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident •High school diploma or GED required, prefer individuals working towards or possessing a college degree •Prefer individuals who possess a valid CA Drivers License and have reliable transportation •Able to pass the Department of Justice background check •Excellent oral and written communication skills; Bilingual preferred but not required •Able to serve an average of 34 hours per week for 12 months •History of community involvement and a desire to “get things done” •Able to work independently, and be a positive and productive member of a work team •Hard working, self-starter, trainable, motivated to learn •Willing/able to attend community events in the evenings and/or on the weekends •Computer/administrative skills preferred
Volunteer Options:

Interest & Skill Area
Administration/Organizational Support Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination

Population(s) Served
Families Low Income/Public Assistance Recipients Racial Groups Learning Disabilities Children Adolescents Young Adults

Social Issue(s) Addressed
Community/ Organizational Development Drug/ Alcohol Abuse Education Employment/ Work Health Homelessness Housing Human Services Hunger/Nutrition Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Recreation Special Events Teen Pregnancy Youth Development