Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Shepherds of Independence houses and cares for 47 mentally and/or physically disable adults, all of whom were homeless or at-risk for becoming so prior to living at our facility. Most of these residents are without friends or family members to support them and could use a volunteer's company! A Resident Visitor can sit and chat with someone, go for a walk, play a game, or plan an activity with a group such as baking or arts and crafts! The possibilities are up to you!

There is no training requirement for this position; however, we are looking for friendly, creative individuals to help out. Volunteers must be outgoing and like to work with others.We are looking for good hearted people with listening ears!

This opportunity is sponsored by: Shepherds of Independence

Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Men Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill Women Homeless Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Disabilities Mentoring Services Homelessness Transportation We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Caregiver Public Relations / Outreach Companionship Transportation

Contact Person: James G. Miller, Operations Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1400 Morgan Street Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (See a map)

Directions:

From downtown Grand Rapids, drive North on US 131 and exit at the Leonard Street West exit. Turn West onto Leonard Street and drive until you reach White St. on the left hand side (across from Burger King). Turn left on to White Road and turn right at the first street, Morgan Street (NO OUTLET). Drive to the end of Morgan Street and you will find Shepherds of Independence (Villa Lucia and Villa Rose) on your left hand side. You may park in the main parking lot on right side of drive.   Nearest Bus Stop: Corner of Leonard and White, 3-5 minutes minute walk