Catholic Charities House of Charity
Positions:
Multiple
Location:
Downtown Spokane
Focus Area:
Capacity Building
Populations served:
Time Commitment:
Varies; set shifts for each position
Homeless
House of Charity: A Division of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, is a low barrier homeless shelter that provides emergency services including meals, showers, shelter, clothing, internet access, case management, and various other services to an under-served population of homeless, transient, and poor men and women in the Spokane area while assuring preservation of individual dignity. The House of Charity accepts anyone in any condition, including the mentally ill and actively substance abusing.
We offer a variety of services for our clients which include:
Free Meals: Continental Breakfast (Sun-Sat, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM), Lunch (Sun-Sat, 10:45am AM - 11:30 AM)
125 beds for men and 50 beds for women
Day-use hours 7:30pm-12pm
Sleeping Program 7:00pm-6:30am
Public Showers
Laundry Facilities
Case Management
Mailing Services
Volunteer Barber (Tuesdays)
TAY VI-SPDAT assessment for 18-24 year olds (Tuesdays)
Social Security Disability Attorneys (Thursdays)
Respite Care (Hospital Referral Only)
Resident Client Program
Volunteering at the House of Charity - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
There are many different opportunities to lend your time and talents, whether it be individually or in a group. Opportunities include but are not limited to; food prep and serving, front desk assistance, mail sorting and distribution, food delivery van driving, donation sorting, emergency sleeping program check-in, and organizing a donation drive for our commonly needed items such as towels or hygiene items.
Interested individuals* must fill out a Volunteer Application on the Catholic Charities website and submit to a background check. The direct link to the application can be found at www.cceasternwa.org/applynow and any questions can be directed to Volunteer Coordinator Keala Arquero at (509) 624-7821 ext. 104 or keala.arquero@cceasternwa.org.
*Due to the nature of the population we serve, children under 12 are not permitted inside the House of Charity. Children between 12 and 16 must have a chaperone present with them at all times at a 10:1 ratio. Youth between 16-17 must have parental permission slips signed in order to volunteer without supervision.
You will be asked to consent to a background check, send us a copy of your photo ID, and provide us with your SSN if you have lived outside of Washington State in the past three years. Once all your paperwork has been processed (usually takes about 7-10 days), you will be contacted to set up an orientation and tour on site at the House of Charity.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Food Prep and Serving
Location: Kitchen
Days: 7 days a week
Shift: 7am-9am | 10am-12pm
Assist our staff in serving an average of over 300 patrons Breakfast and Lunch every day of the week. Duties include but not limited to; serving, food prep, pouring drinks, dishwashing, general clean-up, and patron interaction.
Van Driver
Location: Loading Dock
Days: Monday - Friday
Shift: 7:45am-11:45am
Using our delivery van, drive around to partnering grocery stores to collect donated food, produce, and beverages. This job is best completed in teams of two. Must have clean driving record and be comfortable driving utility van. Includes heavy lifting.
Resource Room Assistant
Location: Resource Room
Days: 7 Days a Week
Shift: 8am-10am | 10am-12pm
Help sort and hand out donated toiletry items, towels, and clothing to our patrons, as well as handing out their mail. This is a great role to have direct client interaction with our population. General cleaning and donation sorting as needed.
ESP Assistant
Location: Men’s Dorm
Days: 7 Days a Week
Shift: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Male volunteers only assist in towel check-out, pajama check out, and gear storage for our Emergency Sleeping Program during shower and check-in time.
Front Desk Assistance
Location: Donna Hanson Haven
Days: Monday - Friday
Shift: 10am-1pm
Help out at our new DHH Permanent Supportive Housing Residence located at 24 W 2nd Ave (one block south of the House of Charity). Monitor the front desk signing guests in and out, help with coffee and pastry service, and provide a welcoming and social atmosphere for the tenants.
Newsletter Stuffing
Location: Conference Room
Days: Last Wednesday/month
Shift: 12pm-3pm
Help us stuff and address our monthly newsletter! Coffee, snacks, and good conversation provided!
Front Desk Assistant
Location: Front Desk
Days: 7 Days a Week
Shift: 12pm-3pm | 3pm-6pm
Cover phones during closed hours, take messages, communicate with Respite and Resident Clients and man the door for them. Receive incoming donations as needed.
