Franciscan Outreach Volunteers
Goal of Program
To provide opportunities for volunteers who wish to connect people who are homeless with human needs of food, shelter, respect, and compassion. This setting offers volunteers the opportunity to develop relationships with our guests and encourages volunteers to examine their own values and develop their personal strengths in a concrete lived reality. Franciscan Outreach Volunteers program is based on the values of Service, Community, Spirituality and Simple Living.
Type of Placement
Cook, Housekeeping & Domestic Services | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Mental Health | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Volunteer Coordinator
Service Area
Chicago, IL
Service Length
One year, renewable
Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma and a valid drivers license. A desire to live out the core values of Spirituality, Service, Community and Simple Living. Applicants must be able to pass background checks. Ability to live in community environment with up to 12 other individuals. Ability to handle responsibility and treat guests with respect and dignity. Previous experience with people who are homeless is helpful but not necessary.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Volunteers from both work sites live together in a two story house in Bridgeport, Chicago. Volunteers each have private bedrooms with shared bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry, etc.
Training
Three retreats a year, weekly reflections, meetings and community nights. Orientation at beginning of service commitment. Volunteers matched with local volunteer alum mentors.
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1. Applications will continue to be accepted until openings are filled, please contact [email protected]
Address
333 S Wabash Ave
Chicago Cook, 60604
Phone: 773-278-6724 x16
Website
http://www.franciscanoutreachvolunteers.org
Primary Contact
Tayler
Affiliations
Nonprofit organization established in 1963, founded by Franciscans of the Sacred Heart Province.
Secondary Contacts