Housing Access: Street Outreach Informational Conversation

Our Housing Access Team is dedicated to helping individuals overcome homelessness, recognizing the inherent worth & dignity of every person. While the majority of individuals who experience homelessness in Holland seek shelter, there are others who, for various reasons, either cannot or choose not to enter one. The Housing Access Team is committed to reaching these individuals by going out to where they live, on the streets.

As a Street Outreach volunteer, you'll be paired with a trained Outreach Specialist as part of a two person team that serves one 4 hour shift per week. The team locates and engages people who are living outdoors or are otherwise unsheltered through street outreach. All volunteers are provided with specialized training.

Building trust is a key part of this work. To ensure a preserve the wellbeing of our guests, we invite you to join us for an interview to see if this opportunity would be an appropriate fit. During this informational conversation, we'll share length of time of the commitment, expectations, engagement with guests & your interest in this opportunity. 

Please note: this informational conversation can be completed in person at any Action House location, via phone, or virtual meeting.

Hope College students: This conversation can also be held anywhere on Hope's Campus, if you prefer. 

How to Get Started

1. Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

2. Submit your information for a background check

3. Sign our Confidentiality Agreement 

4. Select 'Respond' below and sign up for a time that works for you!

After signing up for a shift, a Housing Access teammate will get in touch with you to confirm location. If you have any questions, you are welcome to reach out to us at volunteer@communityactionhouse.org!