Our Legal Clinic for the Homeless program provides legal assistance to the homeless at eight shelter locations. We partner with volunteer lawyers from law firms and corporate legal departments. Lawyers are also invited to join our Legal Clinic Panel, composed of volunteer attorneys that handle pro bono cases with the assistance of the Clearinghouse’s resources…
Helping at outreach events in the community.
Supporting callers who are in distress (requires extensive training).
This program is designed to support questions and concerns of families, while providing access to resources and supports. Volunteers assist with making phone calls and doing intakes with families (requires good communication skills, bilingual a plus).
Assist with light office tasks & data entry (need basic computer skills).
Sunshine is a free telephone reassurance program to check on the well-being of seniors (60 plus), the homebound or disabled (can be younger). Volunteers assist by making calls to seniors & housebound individuals. Sunshine service is provided seven days a week between the hours of 7:30am & 5:00pm.
Lindy’s Bakery, Daybreak’s work-readiness program and dog treat bakery, provides ongoing volunteer opportunities for groups. Group members are expected to set a good example by modeling teamwork and effective communication while helping youth bake and package dog treats.
Assist staff in providing Daybreak youth with artistic, musical, and recreational activities.
Provide administrative support (Monday-Friday only; tasks such as copying, filing, data entry, etc.).
Volunteer to write thank you notes for BCWA. We provide the stationery, envelopes and stamps. You provide your written words. Contact Shandah at [email protected] for more informaion.