WINTER 2022 Volunteering

What We Need as We Move Toward Normal

We have six categories of helpers needed as described below. We suggest volunteers choose only the category that fits their capabilities and interests best. You express interest through the same form below for all categories. Our core volunteers have the ability to have the most impact by volunteering for a "term" (spring, summer, fall) and are by application only. We also have open call volunteer opportunities that do not require application whenever possible.

If you volunteered with us in the past, you know how much volunteers have helped us and what an impact you can make on clients' lives. We grew during the crisis so things will be different. If you're interested in volunteering, please read the descriptions and expectations below. Choose the best category for you and fill out the expression of interest form at the bottom of this page! We'll get back to you with the next step.

Online Event Helpers (Zoom)

We need two helpers for each of the following events. This is an open position with only a four event participation requirement. There is about an hour of preparation involved in each event as well that you must do to assist the online event host. Each event is held by Zoom. Interaction with clients and SYMin host is expected. You'll get access to schedule sign-up after your application is accepted. 

• Tuesday 1pm Men's Support Group

• Tuesday 6pm Game Night

• Wednesday 6pm Talent Night

Online Event helpers commit to:

• Focus on one group and attend at least 4 groups in two months

• Contribute to discussion or activities and occasionally make supportive comments with clients during the event

• Men's Support Group volunteers must identify as male. 

• A volunteer must agree to personal boundaries and confidentiality to participate.

• No offers of assistance other than group participation are permitted. 

• No exchange of contact information is permitted.

• No outside contact with clients is expected. Any contact outside SYMin must be reported immediately to info@streetyouthministry.org. 

No-show will be removed and future reservations canceled. What happens in our groups may not be discussed with others. Boundary issues may likely result in immediate removal from the groups.

Vaccinated In-House Helper

We have ten core volunteer positions this fall for fully vaccinated volunteers to help for 2-3 hours in our facility M-F between the hours of 11:30 and 4:30 (flexible start/end, 2 openings per day). Everyone wears mask, observes social distancing, and does temperature screening. The tasks will involve a mixture of serving clients at our gate, sorting supplies and clothing, and assembling food bags provided to our clients. Selections will be final no later than the third week of September. Orientation and training sessions will be organized by second term experienced volunteers.

Facility Helpers commit to:

• Submit application verifying fully vaccinated status and availability

• If selected, perform at least 30 hours of volutneerism at our facility before Dec 15 2021, typically on one designated day per week.

• Screen themselves using our form prior to arrival each day, including having no symptoms, not being exposed to someone with a COVID case, and having had a social circle smaller than 6 in the past 5 days.

• Follow all social distancing and hygiene rules in place, as presented in the screening form

• A volunteer must agree to personal boundaries and confidentiality to participate.

• No offers of assistance to clients other than we provide at the facility are permitted. 

• No exchange of contact information is permitted with clients.

• No outside contact with clients is expected. Any contact outside SYMin must be reported immediately to info@streetyouthministry.org. 

No-shows will be removed to make room for others from the waiting list. 

Vaccinated Second-Term Volunteer Leader

If you have served 30 hours with our clients in the past, you may signup to be a second term volunteer leader. This means you will help us select our first-term volunteer, organize orientation and occasional ongoing training sessions by Zoom, meet with volutneers on occasion to check-in with them, monitor progress, and organize our end of term volunteer appreciation event. As a second-term volunteer, you are always welcome to screen and come by our center.

Facility Helpers commit to:

• Submit application verifying fully vaccinated status.

• Screen themselves using our form prior to arrival each day, including having no symptoms, not being exposed to someone with a COVID case, and having had a social circle smaller than 6 in the past 5 days.

• Follow all social distancing and hygiene rules in place as presented in the screening form

• A volunteer must agree to personal boundaries and confidentiality to participate.

• No offers of assistance to clients other than we provide at the facility are permitted. 

• No exchange of contact information is permitted with clients.

• No outside contact with clients is expected. Any contact outside SYMin must be reported immediately to info@streetyouthministry.org.