Job Location : Chicago,IL, USA
Location: WINGS Domestic Violence Safe Houses, which are in an undisclosed location in Midway Airport area or in Northwest Suburban.
Time: Most volunteers come once a week for a 3- 4 hour shift between 11am-1:30pm Lunch or 4pm-6:30pm dinner time, weekly. Occasionally, some other timeslots may be available. Additional time is required in the beginning for training.
Commitment: Requires willingness to commit to volunteer for at least three (3) hours a week for at least one (1) year.
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training The class is usually offered three (3) times a year.)
Description:
Assist in the daily meal times at the Safe House by: worming up, setting out and putting away a previously prepared lunch for clients and workers at the Safe House.
- interact with clients during meal times to promote constrictive and friendly conversation with and between the clients.
-Promote positive enviroment by leading a listening ear to someone who wants to talk, engaging more hesitant clients
in conversation to help them feel welcomed and confortable.
Assist in the daily meal times at the Safe House
by: warming up, setting out and putting away a previously prepared lunch or
dinner for clients and workers at the Safe House.
- Interact
with clients during meal times to promote constructive and friendly
conversations with and between the clients.
- Promote a
positive environment by lending a listening ear to someone who wants to talk,
engaging more hesitant clients in conversation to help them feel welcomed and
comfortable.
- Help
clients with daily living tasks, including: explaining kitchen and dining room
chores, assisting clients with cleaning up after themselves and their children.
- Organizing
and sorting weekly food donations in both the Safe House walk-in fridge and
pantry. Hostess volunteers also make sure that clients have enough food items
(milk, butter, cereal, etc.) in the communal area and restock if needed.
- Other duties are assigned to Hostess volunteers
based on volunteer interest and current shelter need (Examples include:
suggesting or facilitating simple activities (such as a card game or new toy)
to adults or to parents trying to entertain children,).
This may be a good fit for you if:
- You enjoy helping people find a way out of difficult situations.
- You are looking for a volunteer opportunity that provides direct service to our clients.
- You are a good listener and able to give empathy and options without giving advice.
- You are able to stay calm, even when others become upset or emotional.
- You are able to listen to a caller's story and from it, accurately determine whether a person is appropriate for our services or would be better helped by a referral.
- You are committed to providing a safe, non-judging environment where you are willing to support people in their choices, even choices you may not agree with (example: a woman choosing to return to her abuser.)
- You feel comfortable working with people in a diverse environment in regards to social-economic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.