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Men’s Shelter Hospitality Volunteer
Men’s Shelter Hospitality Volunteer
Catholic Charities low-barrier shelters offer emergency housing to men over the age of 18. The Shelters are open from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM and offer a hot dinner, access to case management, showers, and a bed each night.
Shelter Hospitality Volunteers will assist staff and greet the men as they enter the Shelter in the evenings. The presence of these volunteers affirms the dignity of the men who stay at the Shelter and enables the staff to move around the Shelter and help people get settled.
Activities of Shelter Hospitality volunteers at the direction of staff will:
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Greet the men who stay at the Shelter
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Serve dinner
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Distribute sheets
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Distribute mail
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Organize other volunteers to engage with the people for evening pastimes, such as board games, puzzles, drawing, seasonal crafts, etc.
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
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A warm smile
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Ability to operate in a hectic environment
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Ability to initiate activities and engage with people at the shelter
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Ability to provide a sense of accompaniment and support for the people at the shelter
Qualifications:
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Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
Volunteer Benefits:
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Volunteers will gain a clearer understanding of homelessness in our community
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Volunteers will have an opportunity to meet new people from all walks of life
Support:
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Volunteers will participate in Catholic Charities Volunteer Orientation
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Volunteers will receive on-site training at their assigned shelter
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Volunteers will have on-site supervision from shelter staff
Time Commitment:
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Volunteers will serve for approximately 2 hours, once a week
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Volunteers will consistently serve on the same day of the week (e.g. every Monday)
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Volunteers can serve any evening of the week, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM
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Volunteers will serve for at least 6 months
Location:
Volunteers serve at one of the following locations:
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter 1355 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Street parking is available in the area and there is a parking lot is located at the MOM’s Organic Market 2 blocks from the shelter
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The Shelter is a 1.3 mile walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station (Red Line)
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The Shelter Is accessible by the E2 bus from Fort Totten and the D4 bus from Franklin Square
Adam’s Place Men’s Shelter, 2210 Adam’s Place NE, Washington DC 20018
801 E Men’s Shelter, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20032
Staff Point of Contact
New York Ave Men’s Shelter – Larry Gooch, Yvette Day
Adam’s Place Men’s Shelter – Devenn Johnson, La Rue Bulluck
801 E Men’s Shelter – Paola Flores, Crystal Edmons
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
- Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations
- Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Schedule your service
Montgomery County Family Center
Catholic Charities Center Program Description
The Montgomery County Family center serves anyone in need living in Montgomery County. As a gateway to the many programs and services of Catholic Charities. Our staff guides families through crisis to stability. We focus on partnering with other organizations in the community to provide complete care to all who seek our help.
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Time Clock and Doxy.me Links
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Special Request: Returned citizens who qualify are encouraged to become mentors: your experience is very valuable.
