The LifeSpring Drop-in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 18-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. All services are free of charge.
Specific Activities
- Create a warm and welcoming environment so youth and youth adults (YYA) will feel safe and accepted
- Provide supportive services to YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
- Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, new clothing, hygiene products, access to shower and do laundry, etc.) to YYA’s when they enter the Drop in Center
- Engage and promote YYA’s social & emotional well-being
- Connect YYA’s to non-housing resources based on their needs
- Connect YYA (if YYA express and interest) to the YYA Liaison that will provide more intensive case management
- Work closely with Just in Time (JIT) staff to determine best fit for YYA
Qualifications/Requirements
- Interested in supporting YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
- Demonstrate awareness of trauma-informed, client-driven, and culturally sensitive care
- Being open and flexible to new tasks that may be requested by program staff
- Culturally sensitive, respectful, welcoming, non-judgmental, punctual, empathetic, and committed
- Professional and YYA centered
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Demands/Work Environment
TB Test, Drug Screening, and Live Scan Background Check
Work Schedule
- Preferred that volunteer can to commit to at least two days a week for a minimum of 3 hours
- The Drop-in center is open 10am-2pm Monday - Friday
- Shifts: M-F from 12 pm to 2 pm or 1 pm to 3 pm and evenings Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm
- At least six months or one semester commitment required
