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Faith In Action Volunteer Group

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Organization:
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:
100 Park Ave.
Staten Island, NY, 10302
United States
Great For: Great for Groups, Great for Teens
Service Area(s): Addiction and Recovery, Food Ministry / Hunger, Homelessness and Housing
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
250
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

Working on Staten Island with people who are homeless, hungry, and poor. Primary work is in a soup kitchen and food pantry. Opportunities also include helping in a family shelter, a drop-in center for homeless, and other sites. Groups come year round from one to two days to a full week. Educational seminars about HIV/AIDS and homelessness are conducted for the groups. General information is provided and a discussion facilitated by an experienced member of Project Hospitality. Project Hospitality clients are brought in to share with groups their personal stories and struggles with these issues.

Requirements

Volunteers will work in an urban environment with the opportunity to meet many people affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, drug/alcohol addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. An open mind and humble spirit are helpful in nurturing these interactions.

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No

Group Minimum and Maximum


2 - 15

Short Term Mission Trip Details

Region


Northern America

Cost (per person)


150

This cost includes:


housing, meals, and basic programing for the week.

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