Volunteer Shelter Aide
WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER SHELTER AIDE?
Under the supervision of a Streets of Hope staff member, a Shelter Aide Volunteer provides needed assistance to shelter staff by assisting the client with his personal profile. The Shelter Aide Volunteer may also assist a staff member by interviewing clients to complete the in-depth interview. The requirements for this volunteer position include:
- Sensitivity and protection of client’s personal information;
- Ability to listen in a non-judgmental and compassionate, respectful manner;
- Write/record legibly
- Follow policies and procedures
- Complete assigned tasks
- Ask for guidance/assistance as needed
- Document work and volunteer hours in accordance with Shelter practices
OUR CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS
Churches for Streets of Hope began with a coalition of area churches who wanted to help our local homeless community. It now includes more than 25 churches plus a number of organizations who participate in our ministry, and we are always looking for more.
Member churches and organizations can attend and vote on essential decisions in our annual meeting held every Spring. Find out how to get your church involved with Streets of Hope by emailing outreach@churchesforsoh.org
Churches who provide meals, volunteers, and/or other in-kind donations regularly in 2024:
Member Churches
- Back River UMC
- Boulevard Christian Church
- Camp Chapel UMC
- Chesaco UMC
- First Baptist Church of Back River
- First Church of God-Essex
- Hope Lutheran Church
- The Life Center Church
- New Light Lutheran Church
- Orems UMC
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (3 meal teams)
- Patapsco-Lodge Forest UMC
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
- St. John's Lutheran Church, Essex
- St. Matthew Lutheran Church
- Towson Church - UMC
- Victorious Living Faith Ministries
- Victory Villa Baptist Church
- Word of Life Chapel International
Partner Organizations
Organizations that provide meals, volunteers, and/or other in-kind donations regularly include:
- Military Family Relief Fund
- Red Hat Ladies
- The Book Club of Essex Library
- Team Maxa
- Team O’Dea
- Team Potts
- Humble Beginnings
- Women of the Nile
- Betty’s Safe Haven
The space we utilize is donated by Boulevard Christian Church.
In addition, these churches and organizations provide monetary donations to help our ministries:
- Camp Chapel United Methodist Church
- Hope Lutheran Church
- New Light Lutheran Church
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
These churches/organizations have hosted or planned fundraisers to benefit Streets of Hope:
- Orems United Methodist Church
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
