DESC
depends upon, and receives,
strong support from the community in order to provide services and
operate programs.
Volunteers
play an important role at DESC by enhancing the services we are able to
provide, and allowing homeless people–who are some of the most isolated
and marginalized members of our community–to interact with "regular"
people in the community. Volunteers are currently active in all four
of DESC’s programs, as well as in administrative areas.
People who
volunteer at DESC often gain deeper insight into the issues surrounding
homelessness, as well as the challenges faced by the population that we
serve.
While the
responsibilities vary, all positions require dependability, good
communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a
variety of backgrounds.
Please review
the current
list of volunteer opportunities. If you have a group of volunteers and are interested in helping out for the holidays, please consider taking part in our Holiday Gift Drive.
If you are then interested in
volunteering at DESC, please contact the Volunteer and Donations
Coordinator at (206) 515-1517, or email volunteers@desc.org
Visit
our FAQ's page for
additional information on volunteering at DESC.
Corporate Volunteer Matching
Did you know that some companies actually give us money for the time
their employees spend volunteering at DESC? Find out if your
company
matches volunteer hours and increase the impact you're already making
as a volunteer. |
