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Spring 2008

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers complement our staff and support our mission by participating in a wide variety of tasks depending on their particular skills. Our volunteer program is flexible, striving to meet the needs of both the volunteer and Providence House.
    Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Assist in the Child Care Center
  • Assist House Managers in our residences
  • Assist with administrative tasks (i.e., assist with our holiday drive or work as an aide to the Director of Mission & Human Resources)
  • Assist with computer maintenance and repair
    Special Volunteer Projects
  • Assist with our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas drive
  • Participate in household repairs (painting, minor repairs, cleaning)
  • Organize a cooking class
  • Provide tutoring
  • Organize Arts and Crafts projects
  • Assist with gardening tasks
    Some Requirements of our volunteers:
  • You must be 21 years of age and up
  • Female volunteers only for those who request room and board
  • Able to live and work with a diverse group of people
  • Able to live in an urban area
  • Willing to support the mission and values of Providence House


Volunteers
Those individuals who are interested in an extended volunteer experience - usually lasting one year - must be 21 years and older. You will receive a monthly stipend, room and board, and options for health coverage.

Short-Term Volunteers:  Those individuals who would consider a shorter time commitment - usually lasting from one week to 2 months - must be 18 years and one year out of high school. Room and board (if needed) offered. Summer volunteers can start anytime from May 31st.

Special Volunteer Projects:
Project proposals are considered throughout the year depending on need. Projects in the past have ranged from construction, decorating, landscaping to a back to school supply drive for our students.

So Come and Join A Place With A Heart!

Learn about and apply for open volunteer positions at Providence House

All volunteer inquiries should be sent to:
Director of Mission and Human Resources
Phone: 718.455.0197 ext # 11
Email: info@providencehouse.org


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