Volunteers Key to PADS Emergency Shelter Program
Our 27th PADS Emergency Shelter season is off to a strong start, but we need more volunteers!
Our 27th PADS Emergency Shelter season is off to a strong start, but we need more volunteers!
Upcoming Volunteer Shelter Training Dates:
New Volunteer Shelter orientation, Saturday, January 5th 10am – 11:30am New Volunteer Shelter orientation, Thursday, January 17th 7pm - 8:30pm Click on the link to register for trainings today.
Housing Forward is looking for dynamic individuals who are willing to help transform their community!
Beginning of Season Site Captain Meeting
Beginning of Season Site Captain Meeting
Calling all Shelter Site Captains and Coordinators! Please mark your calendars for our beginning of season Site Captain Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th. This meeting will be held from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. The location is to be determined. As we prepare for the new PADS Emergency Shelter season, on Monday, September 18th, there will be a discussion of new policies and procedures as well as a follow up from the end of season meeting. Attendance is strongly required. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are still collecting Volunteer Satisfaction Surveys until the end of this month. If you haven’t already done so please take the time to share your thoughts and experiences. Your input is very valuable to us as we work to maintain a quality volunteer program. Click here for link to survey!
Please join us as we honor all of our volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Program Thursday, May 25th. The dinner will be held at the 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, from 6pm-8pm. Please come celebrate 25 years of solving homelessness in our community. Click here to RSVP!
Last night of PADS Shelter
Please note that the last night of Emergency Shelter will be Thursday, May 11th at First United Methodist Church.
Sign In
It is important that all volunteers remember to sign for each shift, this includes food providers. As we rely on funding for our programs, it is imperative that we obtain an accurate number of volunteer hours as well as in-kind support. We really appreciate your time and want to make sure that we recognize your support.
Name Badge Reminder
It is important that all volunteers remember to sign for each shift, this includes food providers. As we rely on funding for our programs, it is imperative that we obtain an accurate number of volunteer hours as well as in-kind support. This small gesture really...