Volunteer

Can I Volunteer? How? 

YES!  Our wonderful volunteers help in so many ways. 

Volunteers provide invaluable support and allow the Friendship Place staff more time to help and support our homeless and formerly homeless neighbors. 

A number of volunteer opportunities are available, including:

  • Hospitality
  • Receptionist
  • Mailing Assistant
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Public Education
  • Mentoring
  • Fundraising
  • Providing meals for our group homes
  • and many more special projects!

You can also volunteer at one of the congregation-based small shelters. Some shelters need people to bring a dinner, others need overnight volunteers. 

Each year, over 500 volunteers help us and we couldn’t operate without you! This is a true community effort.

We have an immediate need for volunteers to mentor some of our formerly homeless consumers who have just moved into their own supportive housing.  Our mentors provide help in transitioning from living on the streets to living in theior own home.  Mentors assist with life skills and just being a friend with a 12 month commitment.  This is a very rewarding opportunity.

Due to our continuing growth, we have a big need for an volunteer Administrative Assistant for the Friendship Place Calvert Office in Glover Park to help with data entry, filing, thank you letters, scanning and copying: 5-10 hours/week, Good familiarity in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Opportunity for more creative work, depending on your interest and skills. Friendly environment and great cause!

We, of course, welcome students needing service hours.

If you are interested in volunteering or just want more information, please contact Michael O'Neill at (202) 364-1419x23 or moneill(at)cchfp.org. You can also apply on line to become a Friendship Place volunteer using our online volunteer application.  Either way, we look forward to hearing from you soon.



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Join our Mentoring Program!

-Mentors are paired with a formerly homeless, newly housed consumer.

-Work one-on-one with a consumer to build a personal relationship.

-Mentors provide life skills assistance, tutoring, and companionship through participating in community activities.

-Mentors typically meet with the consumer face-to-face once a month and have weekly phone conversations.

 

If interested, please contact:

Olivia Soileau
Neighbors First
202.248.3594

 

Michael O'Neill
Community Engagement Coordinator
202.364.1419 x23

 
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Spring 2012 Internships
 

- Communications

- Community Engagement

- Homeless Veterans Initiative (advocacy/policy)

- Neighbors First

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to inquire about internship opportunities.

 

"Interning at Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place was a wonderful and unique experience. I learned a lot about homelessness and got to know to so many great people. The working atmosphere at Friendship Place is amazing and I am really happy that I could be part of this great team for an entire semester. It’s always a pleasure to look back on my time at Friendship Place.  I reccommend this Internship 100 percent!"

--Sandra Riedel, Fall 2010 Intern from American University [pictured]