Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunity hosted by: Depaul Nightstop GM & CE
Description:
Nightstop hosts will provide emergency overnight accommodation in their own home to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. You will provide Nightstop guests with a comfortable bed for the night, a warm evening meal, somewhere to wash, a listening ear for the evening, and breakfast and a packed lunch the following day.
What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Homeless and Housing, Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Home-based
Volunteering location accessbility:
Availability required:
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:
You don’t need any specialist experience or qualifications to become a Nightstop host, and you will be given appropriate training.
All you need is a spare room in your home and a welcoming and supportive outlook. Our hosts come from all backgrounds but have one thing in common – the desire to help young homeless people in need.
This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: All
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes