VOLUNTEER WITH TRM
Be a part of changing someone's life for the better! Volunteers are a vital part of the ministries at TRM. With the support of thousands of volunteers every year, TRM significantly affects change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and need in our community.
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As a volunteer you will be an essential part of our team as we reach out to those experiencing homelessness and others in need in our community. By volunteering you are part of the solution. We value your compassion, commitment, gifts, talents and time. Regardless of your abilities we will work to find the right opportunity for you. Your willingness to roll up your sleeves and help is invaluable to TRM and those we serve.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
MEAL SERVING
This is a wonderful opportunity to interact with TRM staff and guests. Volunteers will assist the kitchen staff to serve meals to the guests. Volunteers will follow health and safety standards and will need to wear closed toe shoes.
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3 Meals Served Monday-Friday
Breakfast - 6:45am - 8:15am
Lunch - 10:45am - 12:45pm
Dinner - 4:45pm - 6:15pm
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2 Meals Saturday-Sunday
Brunch - 9:15am-10:45am - Saturday
Dinner - 3:45pm-5:15pm - Saturday
Breakfast - 6:45am-8:15am - Sunday
Dinner - 3:45pm-5:15pm - Sunday
HOPE CENTER
Hope Center Front Desk Support - Flexible on days and times
-Assist with answering phones and door buzzers
-Assist TRM Staff with administrative work if needed
-Must be able to communicate with a variety of individuals
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*Volunteers will need to be approved ahead of time by Director of Hope Center. And background check.
MEN'S SIDE FRONT DESK SUPPORT
Front Desk Support - Flexible on days and times
-Assist with answering phones and door buzzers
-Assist TRM Staff with administrative work if needed
-Must be able to communicate with a variety of individuals
*Volunteers will need to be approved ahead of time by Director of Men’s Services.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Food distribution days - Tuesday & Thursday from 9AM-2PM
-Assist DC staff with distributing food bags to community members
-Food bag prep - Wednesday or Friday
-Assist with making food bags for community distribution
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Food & Supplies Sorting - Monday/Wednesday/Friday
-Assisting as needed with sorting food and supplies.
-May include making food boxes, putting non-perishable food on shelves, cleaning, pulling orders for distribution.
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Clothing Sorting - Monday- Friday 9AM-3PM
-Sort and organize clothing by size, and season
-Hours are flexible
Mission Movers- As Needed
-Teams of two plus TRM staff will pick up furniture donations.
-Deliver furniture and supplies for our completion of program move outs.
Pickup Food Donation- Weekdays 9AM-11AM
-Picking up food items from locals businesses
Clothing Trailer-Fridays 8AM-10AM
-Filling up the TRM clothing Trailer with items needed for MAP Days.
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MAP (MOBILE ACCESS PARTNERSHIP)
Tuesday & Thursdays
(Morning shift 8:30AM-12:15PM & Afternoon shift 12:00PM-3:45PM)
-TRM provides all volunteers for MAP, Volunteers will assist in MAP operations in various conditions.
-Volunteers will need to be able to do a variety of things such as sitting, standing, and lifting during their shift.
Youth must be at least 14 years old to help serve. This opportunity is all outside and happens during all types of weather.
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HOUSING STABILIZATION
Housing Checks - Tuesday & Thursdays 10AM-2PM (Days and times may vary each week)
-Complete home visits as needed to support program participants in performing the tasks required to maintain housing stability, including on-time payment of rent and household maintenance.
-Work with program participants to resolve issues around lease and/or program rules with the landlord or any barriers to housing.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
-Familiarity with government housing programs on federal, state, and local levels. Specifically, HUD, ESG, and THA.
-Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
-Ability to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
-Ability to relate effectively and without judgment to diverse individuals.
-Must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.
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Application Support - Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (Days and times may vary each week)
-Assist guests with filling out applications for housing or resources.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
-Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
-Ability to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
-Ability to relate effectively and without judgment to diverse individuals.
*Volunteers will need to be approved ahead of time by the housing team.
OTHER VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We have many more volunteering opportunities at TRM! If you're unsure where you would be the best fit or would like to hear about more volunteering opportunities, please call us at 785-730-8856 or email us at volunteer@trmonline.org. We would be happy to talk with you!