Christ House
Goal of Program
At Christ House, the medically vulnerable men experiencing homelessness who come to us as they heal are not just our clients. When they are in our care, they are our neighbors and our community members. We opened our doors in 1985 as the first medical respite facility for patients facing homelessness with acute medical conditions. Our patients are too sick for the streets, but not sick enough to be admitted long-term at a hospital. We offer holistic services including case management, addictions counseling, community activities, nutritious meals, 24/7 nursing care, and a safe place to rest and recover. We are focused on hospitality and healing. Our Volunteer Corps offers the unique opportunity to walk alongside people experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
Type of Placement
Business & Administration | AIDS Ministry | Arts & Music | Elderly Outreach | Health Care | Hispanic Ministry | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Mental Health | Prison Ministry | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Black/African American Ministry | Racial Justice Work | Disabilities Ministry | Performing Arts
Service Area
Washington, DC
Service Length
June-June
Requirements
Applicants must be 21 years old at the start of the program. Volunteers should have a desire to work alongside men experiencing homelessness and a commitment to living in intentional community.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Volunteers live in intentional community in a five-bedroom home located a block away from Christ House
Training
An orientation is held in early June for our incoming volunteers.
Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority deadline being December 1.
Address
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Phone: 202 328-1100
Website
http://www.christhouse.org/
Primary Contact
Heidi
Affiliations
Ecumenical
Secondary Contacts
Lydia Olsen Lizzie Bebber Karyn Cassella Benny Mattis