About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months.
The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness.
What will volunteers do?
Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include:
- Helping prepare & serve dinner to guests
- Cleaning up the dining hall after dinner
- Helping with laundry on the 2nd floor as needed
- Encouraging guests to go upstairs at 7:00
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes
What should volunteers know about the location?
The newly built women's shelter - The Valiance - is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Street parking will be required, but there is free street parking all around the area (including in front of the main entrance). Do NOT use the parking lot in the back of the building.
Signed forms
There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting.
Training
You will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position.
