SOME - So Others Might Eat
Goal of Program
SOME exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment and counseling to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time.
Type of Placement
Elderly Outreach | Health Care | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Mental Health | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Dentist
Service Area
Washington, DC
Service Length
Long-term: We prefer a year-long commitment, usually August to August. Check website for possible short-term placements.
Requirements
Open to single men and women at least 21 years of age. College graduates. No religious restrictions. Interview is required for long-term volunteers. Flexible, mature persons who want to make a difference and walk the journey with the poor.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation
Living Arrangements
Volunteers live in community with other volunteers at our volunteer house. A total of 5 volunteers live in the house.
Training
Orientation and training on-site.
Application Deadline
June 15 (flexible).
Address
71 O Street NW
Washington DC, 20001
Phone: 202 793-5843
Website
http://www.some.org
Primary Contact
Tracey
Affiliations
Interfaith
Secondary Contacts
Tracey Peranich Said Durrah