Rain or shine, volunteers help with weeding, pruning, planting, raking, harvesting vegetables and herbs, and other outdoor projects!
This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves type of volunteer opportunity! The Grounds Crew creates a welcoming, beautiful outdoor space for Path Home families to enjoy and heal from the trauma of homelessness. Rain or shine, volunteers help with weeding, pruning, planting, raking, harvesting vegetables and herbs, and other outdoor projects! Three hour shifts available Monday-Friday with flexible start times between 9:00AM and 12:30PM.
Wear casual, comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a water bottle.
Covid Safety: The Path Home covid task force recently lifted the vaccination and indoor mask requirement. If this policy changes, we will let you know. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
Path Home's mission is to empower homeless families with children to get back into housing – and stay there. Path Home operates four main programs: - __Economic Empowerment:__ Worldwide research shows the fastest way to end poverty for people is by giving people cash and letting them manage their household expenses. Path Home is engaging in a cash transfer pilot project where families receive $575 cash once a month for two years. - __Homeless Prevention:__ Families who are about to lose their housing get to keep their housing and never have to experience homelessness in the first place. - __Rapid Re-Housing:__ Families experiencing homelessness move back into housing as quickly as possible and receive case management and financial support to keep their housing. 88% of families keep housing long term. - __Family Village:__ An emergency shelter for up to 17 families with children at a time (60-80 people); Family Village is the first shelter of its kind in Oregon designed using trauma informed design and architecture, which aims to build dignity, restore power, and promote autonomy.
On a daily basis, Path Home volunteers contribute to that sense of community for families. The purpose of the Volunteer Program is to help Path Home accomplish and enhance our mission. We offer meaningful opportunities for community members to join us in our work. We are currently accepting new volunteers for the following positions: Grounds Crew, Weekend Meal Providers, Grab n Go Food Providers, Kitchen Helpers, Deep Cleaning, PlaySpace
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Date: 5/22/2024
Path Home’s interior and outside environment was designed using Trauma Informed Design. Some of the features of Trauma Informed Design you may notice are the curved pathways and the rounded edges of the picket fence, gathering spaces that are flexible, and areas that evoke joy - the playground and the community garden. By tending to our outside grounds (through weeding, pruning, garden harvesting, and other outdoor projects), you are further promoting an inviting space for families to heal from the trauma of homelessness. These opportunities occur rain or shine and you will work closely with the Facilities & Maintenance Manager. The Nitty Gritty: Path Home provides gloves, gardening tools, kneeling pads, buckets, and all necessary tools. We’ll inform you if a special tool is needed and you can bring it if you happen to have it (no need to buy anything special). This role entails frequent kneeling, stooping, carrying, and walking. Please reach out if you have concerns. Bring a friend! They do not need to be a registered volunteer. Inquire with Samantha beforehand. Requirements: Dress in comfortable clothing that can get dirty (and wet, if it’s drizzling!) Wear closed toe shoes. Bring a water bottle.
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