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HOPE Center Volunteer Positions
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You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to volunteer.
Masks are required to be worn at all times by everyone in the building.
No Volunteers under the age of 16



Front Desk Assistant
Monday- Friday
8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Join our dedicated team of volunteers who are the first to welcome our clients into the HOPE Center. Front Desk Assistants are responsible for general office tasks such as greeting clients, serving meals, assisting the HOPE Center case managers, filing, etc. Don't have any office experience? That's fine, we will have one of our very talented current volunteers show you the ropes!

Mobile Meal Delivery Person
Monday through Sunday 
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Depending on need)
Ages 18 and over only
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Description:
Working with PADS sites and community partners to deliver prepared meals to clients staying in hotels.
Each PADS site/community partner will have a “team” of deliverers to take the meals to the corresponding rooms. These teams will consist of about 3 people to not overcrowd the hotels.


Food Pantry and Clothing Closet 
Monday -Friday
8:30am to 10:30am or 12:00pm to 2:00pm

(Volunteers may be switching off between the Food Pantry,
Clothing Closet and Board Room, depending on need)
1-2 volunteers per shift
Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Description:
- Prepackaging bags for clients using “mobile” services
to hand out at center and to be dropped off at the hotels
(for housed clients and those without housing)
- Organizing Food Pantry, Clothing Closet and Board Room
- Putting together other essential items as requested by staff.



Bike Repair Volunteer 
Shift Times: 
Flexible. During HOPE Center hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

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Description:
-Clients will schedule appointments for days when bike repair volunteer is available
​ -Volunteer will repair around 1-4 bikes per shift in repair room at HOPE Center


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If you have additional questions on the volunteer positions above,  please contact
​Volunteer Coordinator, Anna Malhotra
a
.malhotra@journeystheroadhome.org



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  • Home
  • About
    • Reopening Information
    • Service Area
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff Directory
    • Financial Information
    • Employment Opportunities >
      • Mental Health Specialist
      • Intake Specialist
      • Government Grant Manager
      • Event Coordinator
      • Grant Associate
    • Blog
    • Privacy Policy
    • Non-Discrimination Policy
    • Contact
  • Services
    • COVID-19
    • HOPE Day Center
    • PADS Shelter Program
    • Pathways Housing Readiness Program
  • GET INVOLVED
    • General Information
    • Donations
    • JOURNEYS | Lives Here
    • Young Professionals Board
    • Organize A Drive or Event
    • Wish List
  • Volunteer
  • News
  • Events
    • Building For Hope
    • Leap Into HOPE Thank You
    • Garden of Giving Women's Luncheon
    • Superhero 5K 2023