| Community | Volunteer in Lansing, MIOther Local Organizations |
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| Mission | Haven House’s mission is to guide and support families who face homelessness on their paths to stable homes. Our ultimate vision is of a community where all families thrive at home. Haven House is committed to supporting positive housing outcomes for the families we serve and delivering programs through behaviors aligned with our core values of integrity, accessibility, empowerment, and compassion. |
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| Opportunities |
Here are places to learn more or that may show current needs. Typical Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities: Office Liaison The Haven House office is open from 8 am to 8 pm, and volunteers assist the families and visitors who may call or visit. This is a great way to regularly volunteer one day a week for 2-4 hours and help homeless families seeking shelter, staff with small projects, collect and store much needed donations from the community, etc. Activity Leader If you or a group are looking to engage with children of all ages, then look no further! During your time volunteering, you will be a role model and mentor for children in shelter while providing them an outlet to just be kids during this difficult time.You will have the opportunity to plan activities or take advantage of our games, toys, and arts & crafts supplies. Group Volunteering & Shelter Upkeep Are you a part of a group or club that’s looking for more volunteer opportunities? Haven House offers a variety of options when it comes to giving back. With families moving into and out of Haven House every week, we have to work constantly to keep the shelter looking good. The shelter could always use some extra landscaping, maintenance, and other outdoor help. There is always a need for children’s activities and volunteers as well as groups that can help paint, cook dinner for residents, organize, and help spread the word about Haven House.You can help us put our best foot forward by chipping in with routine maintenance inside and out. If you have a technical certification or operate a business, you may even be able to donate your labor for a tax deduction! Dinner Preparation Dinner is prepared every night at Haven House for the families staying in our shelter. Making dinner for our clients is a great way to give back with a group or by yourself! You can sign up for one-time opportunities or set up a weekly or monthly plan to prepare meals. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm. A dinner menu is drafted monthly and all the ingredients are here for you. Contact the organization to explore other possible ways to work together. |
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| How you help | Your passion can change lives. Whether you love cooking, you’re a natural leader, or you’ve just been looking for a way to give back, our Volunteer & Projects Manager can help you identify some rewarding tasks and create the ideal volunteer role. |
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| About | Haven House has provided temporary shelter for homeless families since 1983. Over the years, the scope of our programs and services has increased dramatically. Not only do we support our residents with basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, and personal needs items, but we have developed programs that will make an impact on the lives of our families after they have left our shelter. Giving our residents the opportunity to improve their lives through goal setting, training, and education enables them to become more productive and less apt to become homeless in the future. |
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