Homeless Prevention Community Partnership (HPCP) Volunteers
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Volunteer Types: Emergency Services, Human rights, Legal/Advocacy
Organization types: Community and Social Services, Poverty/Social Justice
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
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Description

The realm of homelessness may appear distant from your own, yet in certain aspects, it is remarkably close. For any individual, the loss of employment, the onset of physical of mental disability could potentially lead to overwhelming despair. The volunteer has an important role in supporting families at risk of homelessness, in addition or in part, the following skills and requirements

Essential Qualifications:
Written communications skills
Attention to detail
Understanding of issues related to homelessness
Computer skills (text editing, emails, spreadsheets, Google sheets)
Language Skills

Activities:
Support Clients in Housing search.
Support Clients in the various administrative procedures
Share the list of resources and analyze the eligibility of clients for certain services
Supporting families in navigating the system
Support clients in their job search
Allow Clients to benefit from the network of landlords currently being established

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
As a volunteer you will: - meet and work with a diverse group of volunteers - acquire skills that could be used to build your CV - know you are helping Ottawa's most vulnerable
How will the organization benefit?
Your activities will assist HPCP support more clients.

Contact

Diane Vena
@Helping With Furniture
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​2-3-weeks

Details

This position would be great for: Adults, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors (65+)
Number of Positions Available: 30
Good for people interested in: Emergency Services, Human rights, Legal/Advocacy
You will be helping with: Disadvantaged, Homeless, Persons new to Canada, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions

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