Volunteer Opportunity Details:

This season begins Oct 5th,2009 and runs till May 3rd, 2010; we are hopeful to begin training new adult volunteers as soon as Sept 1st. Each volunteer brings a sense of respect and hope to our residents; helping to "pass it forward" is our staff's gift to our homeless population. We are all a part of the residents' return to self-sufficiency.

Shifts run during the week; 5pm to 10pm and weekends 6am-noon, noon to 5pm, and 5pm to 10pm. Often volunteers split shifts into 3 hour commitments working as a team to fill each 5-6 hour slot. A commitment for the season is appreciated; the season is 7 months long. Commitments can be once a month, once a week, every other week;

MOST importantly all staff make a beautiful connection with residents; making a positive difference in someone's life is a blessing.

There will be two available training periods/scheduled for September,2009...each new volunteers is required to attend one of the two sessions. Each new volunteer is required to be a shadow with a seasoned (experienced) volunteer at least for one 6 hour shift. All volunteers have to be 21 years old; full criminal background checks are submitted prior to being put on volunteer schedule.

This opportunity is sponsored by: The Homeless Center for Strafford County

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekly Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual Volunteers will work with the following groups Homeless Low-income / Poverty This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Homelessness Poverty Nonprofit Organization

Contact Person: Jan Walsh-Grande, Executive Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

9 Islinglas Dr., c/o P.O. Box 7306 Rochester, NH 03839 (See a map)

Directions:

From Rt 125 north or south: Turn onto Rochester Neck Rd at the lights by the veterinary center to the Waste Management complex; proceed approximately 1 mile and take a right onto Islinglas Dr.; go through the gates and take an immediate left to the white farm house, which is the homeless center.   Nearest Bus Stop: Downtown Rochester, 90 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Give minimum age for this opportunity (when unaccompanied by an adult).
	21
Will you accept any youth between ages 12-17 if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Will you accept youth under 12 for this opportunity if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Does this opportunity require specific skills?
	Yes
Can this opportunity be performed from the volunteer's home?
	No
Is this opportunity's site wheelchair accessible?
	Yes