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Each time a new resident moves into one of our permanent supportive housing locations, they receive a “Move In Kit” that provides essentials needed to get started. These items include things like towels, bedding, dishes, cookware, etc. Volunteers will be creating handmade cards welcoming a resident to their new home using art supplies, creativity, and special messages they would like to share to include with these kits.

*** We also have a special coloring page to complete and welcome residents specifically to our newest permanent supportive housing location, Burbridge Place. This site will open in December and these "Welcome Home" coloring pages will be displayed in the lobby and inside individual apartments to welcome these new residents home from homelessness!

This activity can be done at a DESC location or we can come to you at your local office or other space. Total time frame can range from 1 - 3 hours in length. If hosted at DESC location, we can typically accommodate 10 - 20 volunteers. If hosted elsewhere, a minimum of 10 volunteers is preferred and max would depend on your space.

Reach out to coordinate time, date, and location.

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Our unhoused residents need to feel clean and fresh just like the rest of us. This is why we provide personal "Hygiene Kits" filled with products we all use every day—soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, shampoo, razor, etc. We distribute hundreds of these kits each week.

This volunteer opportunity invites you to help assemble these kits at our offices in Gilroy, any first Tuesday of the month from 1:15pm - 3:15pm and can be done as a group. It's a great opportunity to help those who have lost their homes while interacting with our friendly staff.

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Orangewood Foundation offers warm meals Monday through Friday for foster
and community youth ages 18-24 who utilize the on-site resource center or
participate in our other programs.
The Orangewood Resource Center (ORC) is a community drop-in center for transitional-aged youth (TAY) between ages 16-25 in Orange County, CA, offering a safe environment where youth can meet their basic needs—from meals and groceries to housing navigation and placements—and participate in short-term case management and stabilization services. The ORC is at the frontlines of ending hunger and homelessness in Orange County for transitional-aged youth. Many youth we serve have experience in foster care, while others have not been through the foster care system but have face similar challenges, such homelessness, un- or under-employment, mental health crises, human trafficking, or pursuing education without traditional family support.

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Board of Directors and Committees. Members of the board can serve for two three-year terms and each board member is required to sit on one of our five committees. The organization’s bylaws require a minimum of 11 members (max. 16) and one of the members must be a former resident served by the organization.

Governing board meets 6 times a year during the odd months of the year. We have a Give/get of $5000. Meetings are 1.5 - 2 hours.

We are also looking for individuals to get involved on our committee which meets 6 times a year as well.

Finance Committee. The Finance Committee oversees the development of the Organization's budget and ensures accurate tracking, monitoring, and accountability for funds. The Finance Committee also ensures adequate financial controls are in place, by (i) reviewing finance and investment policies on an annual basis (or more frequently as may be necessary), (ii) updating such policies as appropriate for approval by the Board of Directors, and (iii) reviewing bank records, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial statements monthly.

Development Committee. The Development Committee oversees fund development and implementation of fundraising activities. The Development Committee identifies and solicits funds from external sources of support, working with staff.

Facilities Committee. The Facilities Committee ensures proper facilities management of the Organization, working with staff.

Governance Committee. The Governance Committee ensures effective Board of Directors processes including new Director recruitment, committee development and evaluation, and education of the Board of Directors. The Governance Committee also prepares an annual slate of officers to be presented to the Board of Directors at the May meeting of the Board of Directors. The Governance Committee develops committee membership and maintains a list of committee members. The Governance Committee also maintains and distributes (in either electronic or hard copy form), as appropriate, the Board of Directors Handbook.

The board and different committee members help to continue to share the mission and vision of Thomas House. They are thought leaders in the communities who have an interest in supporting unhoused families with children.

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Position: Airport Transport

Program Area: Refugee Resettlement & Placement (R&P)

Location: From the airport (PDX) to various locations around the Portland metro area.

Schedule: Variable; airport pickups could be scheduled any time during daytime or evening.

Program Description: The Refugee Resettlement & Placement program helps welcome and orient newcomers to life in Portland and The United States. The R&P team assists refugees in finding long-term housing and gainful employment, and connects them to culturally specific services, opportunities, and community. The goal is for refugees to exit the program with the tools and knowledge to be self-sufficient in their new home.

Position Summary: Do you have free time and want to become involved with the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization community? You can help by welcoming our refugees to Portland and driving them to lodgings.

Airport Welcome & Transportation volunteers meet/pick-up refugees at the PDX Airport and take them to their house or hotel. Volunteers will be the first people who welcome these new community members to their new city. IRCO program staff will join volunteers at the airport and provide at least 48 hours of notice for arrivals and scheduling options.

Time Commitment: This is an ongoing project, and we are looking for dedicated and flexible volunteers that are interested in helping regularly.

Requirements:

Must be 18 or older

Must pass background check

Must have proof of car insurance and a valid driver’s license

Must sign an acknowledgement of liability

Must have a reliable and tidy car with space for luggage

All external and internal lights are working – including, but not limited to, headlights, taillights, and running lights

Tires are properly inflated and have good tread and no significant damage

Windows are intact and fully functional, and windshield wipers are functional

All safety equipment is fully functional, including, but not limited to seatbelts and airbags

The car body is fully intact, including but not limited to mirrors and bumpers being present and attached and doors fully functional

Dashboard and its controls are fully functional and visible at night

The vehicle is generally roadworthy and free of trash and debris

Must have a good driving record

To Apply: Contact volunteer@irco.org

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Position: New Home Set-up

Program Area: Refugee Resettlement & Placement (R&P)

Location: Various locations around the Portland metro area.

Schedule: New home set-up will take place during regular business hours, as needed, as new refugees arrive. We will generally have at least 48 hours' notice.

Program Description: The Refugee Resettlement & Placement program helps welcome and orient newcomers to life in Portland and The United States. The R&P team assists refugees in finding long-term housing and gainful employment, and connects them to culturally specific services, opportunities, and community. The goal is for refugees to exit the program with the tools and knowledge to be self-sufficient in their new home.

Position Summary:

In this position, you will help set up and organize new houses for Refugees, so they can feel comfortable and safe in their new home. You can expect to do the following:

Working as a team to move and lift furniture up to 50lbs

Assembling furniture and small appliances

Unpacking new and donated goods

Organizing living spaces

Time Commitment: This is an ongoing project, and we are looking for dedicated and flexible volunteers that are interested in helping regularly.

Requirements:

Must be 18 or older

Must pass background check

Must complete Heavy Lifting Safety Training

To Apply: Contact volunteer@irco.org

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YouthHope Foundation is planning our 10th Annual, “A Day in the Park” Car Show & Family Fun Extravaganza, to help raise funds for our Youth Programs. The event will be held Saturday September 23,2023 at Sylvan Park in Redlands, CA. We will have a car show, a kid's carnival area, food and craft vendors, opportunity baskets, silent auction items and fun activities for the whole family. The funds raised at this event will be used to support our Youth Programs.
Volunteers would be helping with set-up and clean up as well as in the kids area insuring a fun and safe environment for participants.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set-up	8	n/a	n/a
Event	4	n/a	n/a
Clean up	8	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteer with the IRC this #Give2023 Month to lend a helping hand to our newest neighbors! The IRC in Seattle helps 2,500+ refugees and immigrants in Western Washington each year lead safer, healthier, and more economically secure lives, while connecting them with opportunities to exercise their power and work toward their long-term goals.

DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will learn about the work of IRC, refugee resettlement, and how to support local newcomers through a short presentation. The presentation will be followed by a kit-building activity. Volunteer groups can build either a full housing setup kit with essential items or smaller hygiene, cleaning, or kitchen set kits.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH/IMPACT: This activity will directly benefit newcomers in South King County, WA (e.g Auburn, Tukwila, Federal Way, Renton).

PARTICIPANTS: We recommend groups of 20 - 50 participants.

FACILITATION: Sharon Tsoi, Volunteer and Communications Specialist, IRC Washington

Option for US-based employees to complete this activity on their own; pack a health and hygiene kit or a cleaning kit (kit items can be found here: https://www.rescue.org/announcement/kind-donations-irc-seattle) and ship your box to the IRC Seattle warehouse at 2365 S 200th St. SeaTac, WA 98198.

LENGTH: 1 hour

LOCATION: Microsoft's campus or IRC's SeaTac resettlement office.

FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: We request a minimum of $100 of in-kind donations.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Shift 1	no limit	n/a	n/a
Shift 2	no limit	n/a	n/a
Shift 3	no limit	n/a	n/a
Shift 4	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Annually, United Way of Kenosha County promotes a community-wide volunteer event. Whether it be a day of action, or a day of service, we invite you to get involved and be a part of the caring power of our community. It is always so exciting to partner with a variety of organizations connecting volunteers like you to the needs of our community.

The latest event — 100 Years, 100 Volunteers: A Day of Service — took place on Saturday, April 1. This year’s event was made possible by a partnership with Leadership Kenosha and included a celebration of United Way of Kenosha County’s 100th Anniversary.

Details for the 2024 Day of Service are not yet available, but the event historically takes place in the spring/summer. Stay tuned for more event information. Learn more: https://www.kenoshaunitedway.org/100-years-100-volunteers-day-service

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Volunteer Wisconsin — UWKC’s newest volunteer database — allows volunteers to connect with local nonprofits and get involved with the issues most important to them. At the same time, organizations will post their events and opportunities on an ongoing basis, to get connected with the individuals and groups who have the skills, talent, and time to lend a hand whenever they can.

Find a volunteer opportunity, and a community need, that aligns with your skills, schedule, and passion: https://www.kenoshaunitedway.org/volunteer