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BOULWARE MISSION
We are a shelter that serves the men of Owensboro KY who are struggling with Substance Abuse in the GRADD service region. We offer licensed treatment (IOP) and self-sufficiency programming. Our clients live in the shelter and typically stay an average of 90 days. Mission Statement Our mission is to help displaced individuals become self-sufficient through treatment, education, and services. Our focus is on recovery from the root causes that brought our clients to Boulware in the first place. Executive DirectorAmy Pride Volunteer CoordinatorCari Addington Email caddington@boulwaremission.org Office Hours 8 to 4 609 Wing Avenue Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone: 270-926-0771 www.boulwaremission.org |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Mature individuals to answer phones and direct calls from the front desk. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? ?Wednesday 9 to 4 Friday 9 to 3 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Background check will be required and volunteer must have at least 2 years sobriety/clean time. Volunteer cannot have convictions for violent or sexual crimes. Volunteer must not have active warrants. 4. Dress Code for volunteer? Casual but tasteful Upload Volunteer Application A020 Volunteer application.doc |
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Crossroads To Hope Women's and Children's Shelter
Volunteers for companions needed for overnight shifts at Crossroads to Hope Shelter for Women and Children. They also need volunteers to help cook meals. They need monetary donations as well as food, blankets, pillows, cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc. If you can help, please contact Michele Ison @ 270-313-5943 www.crossroadsowensboro.org |
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DANIEL PITINO SHELTER
Homeless Shelter for single women and families and also work in conjunction with the McAualy Clinic, the Daviess Co. Lawyer referral service and St. Stevens Cathedral soup kichen. Volunteer Coordinator - Charlotte Statts dpscharlottestatts@hotmail.com 501 WALNUT ST, OWENSBORO, KY 42301, (270) 688-9000 pitinoshelter.org |
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OASIS WOMENS SHELTER
OASIS is a Domestic Violence Program and licensed Women’s Substance Treatment provider for battered women and/or homeless,chemically dependent women and their dependent children. OASIS addresses the unique needs of victims of domestic violence – whether trapped in the cycle of violence and/or the cycle of addiction. Built on the “Empowerment Model”, OASIS provides a safe place for women and their children to escape the trauma and devastation of domestic violence and/or substance abuse. www.oasisshelter.org |
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Owensboro Regional Recovery Center
(ORR) is a Recovery Kentucky men’s substance abuse facility which is modeled after Louisville’s Healing Place and Lexington’s Hope Center. The average length of time to complete the program is 6-12 months. What makes this model successful is its Peer-Driven Community along with the transitional phase back into society.
4301 Veach Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
270-689-0905
(ORR) is a Recovery Kentucky men’s substance abuse facility which is modeled after Louisville’s Healing Place and Lexington’s Hope Center. The average length of time to complete the program is 6-12 months. What makes this model successful is its Peer-Driven Community along with the transitional phase back into society.
4301 Veach Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
270-689-0905
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ST BENEDICT'S HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN
St. Benedict’s is a temporary refuge for the homeless men in our community. Our mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where residents can have a warm place to sleep, take a shower, eat, and wash personal laundry in a Christian atmosphere. St. Benedict's addresses barriers many of these men face in becoming independent by providing Life Skills classes, Acute Case Management, Ministering, Transitional Housing, and Advocating Services and Resources. Primary contact for volunteerism: Harry Pedigo - Executive Director 270-315-4419 harrypedigo7@gmail.com 1001 W. 7th Street Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone Number: (270) 541-1003 http://www.stbenedictsowensboro.org/ |
Volunteer opportunities:
Ministers/Companions/Interns Start and end times and days of the week of the volunteer opportunity: Opportunities from 8pm-8am in four hour shifts 8-12am,12-4am,4-8am Description of the project, program or event: The purpose of volunteering benefits the residents, organization and of course the volunteer. This allows the staff to be more intentional. Serving 60 men makes it hard for staff to address all their need without volunteers. Description of volunteer role and responsibilities: Volunteers will be ministering through companionship. Also, signing residents into a bed, assigning chores, checking off chores, handing out their medication, listening and talking to those that need/want to talk. Training/orientation, certifications, or background checks needed: All volunteers will have to watch a vulnerable adult training video (1 hour), pass a light background check, and the rest of the training is hands on. How much time does a volunteer need to commit: 4 hours Minimum age of volunteer WITHOUT adult accompaniment: 18 years old Minimum age of volunteer WITH adult accompaniment: None Is this opportunity appropriate for groups: Yes |
Women’s Addiction Recovery Manor
The mission of WARM is to provide hope to homeless women suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Our program integrates a peer to peer self-help recovery system with the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through education and an intense long term recovery program, we assist people in moving toward personal accountability, self activation and empowerment for re-entry into relationships, work and community.
56 North McKinley Street Henderson KY 42420 (270) 826-0036
warmrecovery.com
The mission of WARM is to provide hope to homeless women suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Our program integrates a peer to peer self-help recovery system with the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through education and an intense long term recovery program, we assist people in moving toward personal accountability, self activation and empowerment for re-entry into relationships, work and community.
56 North McKinley Street Henderson KY 42420 (270) 826-0036
warmrecovery.com