Job details

Helen's Angels

Helen's Hope Chest, located in Mesa, AZ, provides foster families the opportunity to bring their foster children to the boutique and receive five free outfits as well as basic necessities, up to four visits per year. Foster children can also receive free back-to-school supplies, Christmas and birthday gifts, and books through the program. Some foster children leave home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This boutique is designed to allow the children to shop in a store-like experience and give them a sense of dignity in picking out their own items. In addition to the boutique, Helens Hope Chest also offers life coaching and services to youth who are aging out of the foster system.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will work to help foster kids with basic necessities, clothing, birthday and Christmas gifts, and back to school supplies. This will include sorting donated clothing, folding and stocking clothing in the boutique, scheduling appointments for foster families to shop, and assisting foster families in the store by leading them to necessary products.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Homelessness .

Skills :
General Skills .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Helen's Angels

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2022 - 08/31/2023

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level