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The following is a list of placements that were offered through LVC in the past two years. Agencies tend to change from year to year, so while many of these agencies will be available, some will not and others will be added. Job responsibilities also can change from year to year even if a placement remains the same. A current listing of placement opportunities will be available upon acceptance into the Lutheran Volunteer Corps and will be provided to assist you in the interviewing process. Note: Many jobs overlap categories, for instance Bethany Woman’s Center is listed under Women’s Services but also provides housing, day programs, food and case management to homeless women.

LVC has placements in Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Oakland-Berkeley, Seattle, St. Paul, Tacoma, Washington, DC and Wilmington, DE.

For more information check out the LVC website at www.LutheranVolunteerCorps.org or email Recruitment@LutheranVolunteerCorps.org

ADVOCACY/ PUBLIC POLICY

Responsibilities may possibly include: Community Organizing* Public speaking* Identify political strategies* Monitor legislative affairs re: issues of Native American rights, immigration and refugee and internally displaced persons, poverty, and environment* Lobbying* Work with coalitions and on campaign work* Arrange citizen lobbying days and briefings * Implement a relief program * Build and maintain advocacy network* Gather information and conduct research* Assist with marketing and fundraising campaigns* Need strong organizational, writing and research skills*

Chicago Religious Leadership Network/ Chicago Metropolitan Sanctuary Alliance - Admin Assistant & Program Project Aide

CMSA provides information about issues in Central America, monitors and responds to human rights abuses and government actions in the region, raises funds and material aid to support grass-roots organizations in Guatemala and El Salvador, and organizes delegations to Central America.

Congregations Concerned for Children – Congregational Organizer

Congregations Concerned for Children Child Advocacy Network strives to be a passionate faith-based voice for children. They provide advocacy training opportunities for people of the faith community and leadership resources for congregations to work towards prevention of child abuse and neglect. This position will work to organize, develop and mobilize a base of leaders to advocate from a faith perspective for just policies for Minnesota children, present forums at congregations on faith-based advocacy, and provide resources to advocates. www.ccccan.org

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund – Disability Rights Intern

DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to furthering the civil rights of people with disabilities. The volunteer will participate in parent advocacy training, assist with legislative advocacy as well as grassroots networking and education, and generally function as a full member of staff. Volunteers with disabilities themselves, or loved ones or friends with disabilities, will find this placement rewarding, as will volunteers committed to civil rights generally. www.dredf.org

International Women’s Democracy Center – Communications Coordinator

The IWDC was established in 1996 to strengthen women’s global leadership through training, education, networking and research in all facets of democracy with a particular focus on increasing the participation of women in policy, politics, and decision-making. The Communication Coordinator’s overall task will be to communicate the message of IWDC’s mission to external audiences and to use media-tools to promote women’s participation in democracy. www.iwdc.org

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services DC – Legislative Assistant

LIRS is the US Lutheran Churches’ agency for service with uprooted people. Since 1939, is has become a broad multi-service and advocacy agency that addresses the needs and rights of uprooted people at local, regional, national and international levels. The Washington office works to ensure just government policies for refugees and other immigrants through advocacy and education. The volunteer will track legislation, attend liaison and coalition meetings, write public education materials, and assist in writing sign-on letters. Characteristics needed: interest in working on behalf of immigrants and refuges, interest in the legislative process, excellent writing skills and communication and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, computer skills, etc. www.lirs.org

Lutheran Peace Fellowship – Youth Trainer/Program Coordinator Lutheran Peace Fellowship is a network of Lutherans that offers a wide range of expertise, encouragement and resources for peace and non-violence to individuals, congregations, regional and national groups. www.LutheranPeace.org

Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights – Program Asst., Refugee and Immigrant Program

Minnesota Advocates works to promote and protect human rights by documenting human rights abuses, advocating on behalf of individual victims, educating communities on human rights issues, and providing training and technical assistance to prevent human rights violations. The Refugee and Asylum Project provides legal representation to indigent asylum seekers. www.mnadvocates.org

National Council Of La Raza - Research Policy Analysis Fellow

NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established to encourage community development to achieve permanent social change and economic improvements for Americans of Hispanic descent. www.nclr.org

Partners for Peace – Program Assistant

This group’s mission is to raise awareness of the issues hindering peace in the Middle East, to advocate for human rights in that region, and to assist other organizations working on these issues to enhance their media relation skills. The organization’s main focus is on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. www.partnersforpeace.org

Quest for Peace – Advocacy Coordinator

The Quest for Peace provides material aid for community level development initiatives in Nicaragua. This includes providing food and other supplies for child care centers, schools, homes for the elderly, health clinics, and community centers. Quest also has a tradition of political advocacy. Their current work is focused on assisting communities in Nicaragua to fight privatization of water related services as well as on trade related issues and promoting fair trade. The Advocacy Coordinator will work to develop and expand Quest’s grassroots outreach and popular education efforts related to U.S. foreign economic policy. www.quixote.org/quest

AIDS/HIV ISSUES

Responsibilities may include: Provide educational outreach to individuals, congregations and community organizations on issues related to AIDS/HIV* Interview, place and orient new volunteers and coordinate the service projects* Staff AIDS/STD hotline* Provide emotional support, personal care, homemaking services and hospice care to people with AIDS* Provide referral services to clients* Act as an advocate for clients* Provide counseling*

AIDS Foundation of Chicago - Project Assistant

Since 1985, the mission of the AIDS Foundation has been to provide leadership in marshalling public and private resources to care for people living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent the further spread of the epidemic. AFC pursues this mission through education, policy development, grant-making, service coordination and coalition-building. www.aidschicago.org

Aids Interfaith Residential Services (AIRS) – Residential Aide

AIRS provides housing and support services to low-income men, women and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Bailey-Boushay House - Social Work Associate

Meets the long term needs of people living with AIDS by promoting independent living and reducing client hospitalizations, providing quality health care and socialization, encouraging empowerment, and supporting respite care for partners, caregivers, and families. www.vmmc.org/bailey-boushay

Chase-Brexton Health Services - Case Manager/Outreach Coordinator

Chase-Brexton is a community-based organization that provides affordable primary health care on a non-discriminatory basis. It provides testing for HIV and access to current treatment and research protocols for HIV positive persons. www.chasebrexton.org

Health Education Resource Organization (HERO) – Primary Care Clinic Counselor

HERO works with persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS by providing support services and works to prevent HIV infection through information and education. The volunteer will counsel and provide case management services for newly-diagnosed HIV+ individuals, newly-released prisoners, and other low-income clients who cannot obtain medical care.

Rise ‘N’ Shine – Program Intern

Rise N’ Shine is dedicated to providing emotional support and advocacy to children and teens affected by HIV and AIDS who live with a parent or other close family members with HIV or AIDS, have been orphaned by the disease, or are infected themselves. Rise N’ Shine children and teens are encouraged to participate regularly and actively in their programs including: the mentor program, peer support groups, residential summer camp and special activities including Birthday and Holiday parties. www.risenshine.org

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING and DEVELOPMENT

Responsibilities may include: Work to increase people’s involvement in public policy advocacy at state, local and regional levels* Schedule and coordinate advocacy training* Build networks within communities and congregations * Assess congregational resources and build partnerships to support program services * Coordinate campaign to address issue of violence among junior high and high school youth * Present tenants’ rights workshops * Help build tenants associations * Organize and empower low income people* Research public policy * Public speaking *

Chicago Community Loan Fund – Program Assistant

CCLF is a community development financial institution that provides low-cost, flexible financing to non-profit community development organizations engaged in affordable housing, economic development and social service initiatives for the revitalization of low and moderate-income neighborhoods. www.cclfchicago.org

Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues - Organizer

Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues educates and mobilizes the community on issues and campaigns that will improve wages benefits and working conditions for workers in the U.S., especially low-wage workers, and support the role of collective bargaining in a democratic society. www.nationalinterfaith.org

City South Cluster – Ministries and Services Coordinator

The City South Cluster consists of 6 neighborhood churches collaborating together in a comprehensive neighborhood outreach program. The position will work with both staff and lay volunteers in the cluster to guide the design, development and implementation of several collaborative ministries. www.citysouthcluster.org

Corcoran Neighborhood Organization – Community Organizer

The mission of the CNO is to strive to “strengthen, improve and protect the unique character, livability, and social fabric of our neighborhood. We endeavor to encourage and empower all residents, businesses and property owners to unite in addressing our common issues.”

Francis X. Norton Center – Activities Coordinator

The Francis X. Norton Center is a multi-purpose facility committed to serving the needs of the diverse population in Wilmington’s West Center City Community. A major focus of the center is to provide support to the social, educational, nutritional and health needs of seniors residing in this section of the city (particularly those at the adjacent Sacred Heart Village, a Section 202, HUD sponsored residence for low-income seniors). www.ministryofcaring.org

Metro Seniors in Action - Organizer

The mission of Metro Seniors in Action is to improve the lives of seniors. They aim to organize seniors in Chicago, to empower themselves through education and advocacy and to fight for the rights of seniors.

St. Mary’s Center – Senior Advocate Organizer

St. Mary’s Center provides services for people with low incomes, for seniors, the homeless and near-homeless, and for families and their children in downtown and West Oakland. Among the services provided are a 5-day per week preschool, senior homeless case management, senior meals, senior-specific drug/alcohol outpatient recovery, emergency winter shelter, community nursing, and mental health counseling. Advocacy is integrated into all of St. Mary’s programs and since 2000, the Senior Advocates for Hope and Justice Program has been working to assist the senior community to address and respond to critical issues that impact their lives. www.stmaryscenter.org

EDUCATION

Responsibilities may include: Leading reading groups, working with at risk populations* Oversee after school clubs and tutoring programs* Build relationships through outreach to schools and families in the neighborhood* Assist families in accessing available services such as academic and psychological testing, heath insurance and better schools* Working with community members to build relationships with the children* Assist in mentoring and developing a youth program* Oversee daily needs of children* Serve as their advocate* Coordinate volunteers* Case management* Teach adult education classes* Instruct social studies, science, English/grammar* Recruit volunteer tutors, promote and coordinate tutoring programs* Assist with summer camp special events and trips.

Academy Of Hope - Instructor

In this school the main subject for everyone, teachers and students alike, is not reading, writing or math, but hope. Adult students work towards their goals of preparing for and passing the GED exam; to further student’s life skills and to achieve a more just society through teaching, learning and sharing knowledge. www.aohdc.org

For Love of Children (FLOC) – Reading and Math Program Assistant

FLOC’s mission is to transform, by example and partnership, the city’s response to child abuse, homelessness and educational failure so that children are protected and nurtured. The volunteer works with the Neighborhood Tutoring Program. www.flocdc.org

Guardian Angel Child Care Center – Teacher’s Aide/Co-Teacher

The Guardian Angel Child Care Center allows low-income parents to maintain their employment knowing that their children are safe and well-cared for. In addition, the center offers an array of health care, family counseling, parenting assistance and remedial services are available. The volunteer works with young children in the Kindergarten classroom. www.ministryofcaring.org

Higher Achievement Program – Assistant Center Director

Higher Achievement believes that talent is everywhere. Their mission is to challenge under-served 5th through 8th graders in DC to achieve their highest potential for academic excellence and community leadership. They do so by identifying motivated scholars, connecting them with a Learning Mentor, and teaching them their challenging curricula. www.higherachievement.org

Holy Family Lutheran School – Assistant to the Principal

Holy Family School's mission has been to open the doors of Christian education to inner city Chicago families, including public housing residents. With classes K - 8, they provide children and adults safe havens in which they can experience spiritual growth, acquire vision and life skills, and build self-sufficiency to rise out of poverty. www.holyfamilyministries.org

Ministry of Caring Child Care Center – Teacher’s Aide

The Child Care Center allows homeless parents the opportunity for education, job training and placement, and daytime hours to search for permanent housing. It offers homeless children a safe, nurturing atmosphere, quality educational services, and nutritious meals. www.ministryofcaring.org

The Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education - Outreach Associate

SCUPE develops leaders and provides consultation and educational resources for individuals, educational institutions, churches, and agencies that seek to enhance the spiritual, social, and physical quality of life for those who live in the city. www.scupe.com

Shalom High School - Instructor

Alternative School serving at risk youth (ages 16-20) in center city Milwaukee; competency based core curriculum, interdisciplinary focus integral to teaching experience. Assisting students in transition by enhancing their skills, improving their self-esteem and motivation.

Sojourner Truth Academy – Education Facilitator

Parents, teachers, and community members concerned about the education of students of color in Minneapolis founded Sojourner Truth Academy. The school provides a rigorous academic and social skills curriculum for students K – 6th.

So Others Might Eat Center for Employment Training – Basic Skills Instructor Asst.

SOME Center for Employment Training offers its students open-entry/exit, competency-based employment training. SOME offers over 20 programs in addition to the CET that address addiction, mental illness and other root causes of poverty. www.some.org

Umoja Student Development Corporation - Student Advocate

Umoja Student Development Corporation is committed to partnering with students in their development as learners and leaders by actively engaging their participation in individual, school, and community efforts. Umoja accomplishes its mission by mobilizing resources, relationships, and the leadership of parents, organizations, businesses and institutions of the Manley Career Academy community. www.umojacorporation.org

ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS

Responsibilities may include: Developing educational curriculum and displays about recycling*Research storm water pollution and other environmental issues* Organize volunteers to work on restoration projects and other service events* Recruiting, training and developing activist volunteers* Public speaking* Work with community groups and other diverse groups of people* Policy work* Contribute to monthly newsletters, reports and general office duties.

Citizens For A Healthy Bay - Outreach Program Coordinator

Agency formed in 1991 in response to community concerns about Superfund cleanup in Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA. Their mission is to facilitate community involvement in cleanup and restoration of the bay. www.healthybay.org

Heart of America Northwest Research Center – Outreach & office assistant

Heart of America NW is the largest organization focusing on clean up of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, transportation of nuclear waste to the Northwest, and other hazardous waste issues. HOANWRC is a citizen-based organization whose mission is to advance our region’s quality of life through education and participation of citizens in issues affecting the region’s health, safety, environment and economic opportunity. www.heartofamericanorthwest.org

Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) – Program Assistant

PAN North America works to replace pesticide use with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives. Their programs emphasize four essential themes: protecting health, communities and the environment; confronting corporate power and government complicity; promoting sustainable solutions and providing resources for action. The Program Assistant will assist in correspondence, producing materials, event planning and coordination, research, database maintenance, media outreach, and assisting program and administrative staff. www.panna.org

The Resource Center - Urban Farmer

The Resource Center strives to discover resources-both human and material-whose value has been overlooked and bring them together in a creative way to make a sustainable project as an element of a sustainable community. The gardens are located in African-American communities and respect for community members is highly important. www.resourcecenterchicago.org

Urban Ecology Center – Program Assistant

The center works to preserve, enhance and use the natural resources of Riverside Park, the Milwaukee River, and adjacent green spaces. It provides nature education for students from schools that serve primarily students from low-income families as well as programming for the general public and life-long learning programs. www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org

Washington’s National Park Fund – Volunteer Coordinator

Washington’s National Park Fund exists to restore, enhance and preserve Washington’s national parks for current and future generations to enjoy with focus on trail restoration, education of natural and cultural resources, visitor experience and park partnerships. www.wnpf.org

FOOD/HUNGER PROGRAMS

Responsibilities at positions may include: Work on meal sites* Coordinate volunteers* Supervise the general operations of meals, track donations* Organize and teach classes* Find and schedule speakers* Promote programs and facilitate over all operation of programs* Research local/global hunger issues and anti-hunger efforts* Assist in the design of new programs such as community gardens* Recruit, orient and monitor charitable food providers* Produce newsletter* Cook meals for residents* Fundraising, and grant writing.

Community Lunch on Capitol Hill (CLCH) – Community Lunch Coordinator

CLCH works with volunteers to provide nutritious meals and inclusive hospitality to low-income and homeless adults, youth and families in the Capitol Hill district of Seattle. Founded by a group of Lutherans in 1985, the CLCH has grown from serving 9 people to now averaging about 180 guests per meal.

Lutheran Community Services – Food and Shelter Assistant

Lutheran Community Services provides housing/loan assistance and emergency food services to low income Wilmington residents.

Miriam’s Kitchen – Case Manager

Miriam’s Kitchen provides a hot, nutritious breakfast to approximately 150 men and women each morning. They also provide a range of supportive services to assist individuals in addressing both the causes and consequences of their homelessness. www.miriamskitchen.org

Neighborhood House – Emergency Services Worker

The mission of Neighborhood House is to “empower all families and individuals to achieve their full potential by providing programs which affirm their own culture; cultivate human relationships across lines of race and culture; and interact with community groups to improve the West Side neighborhood”. www.neighb.org

HEALTH CARE

Responsibilities may include: Managing a caseload of clients* Assisting clients who have chemical dependency and/or mental health conditions* Address homelessness and physical complications related to HIV/AIDS* Provide social activity programming with groups as well as individuals* Spanish skills helpful (not required)* Work with older adults with physical, psychological and medical problems* Coordinate volunteers and oversee the flow of patients through the agency, willing to take initiative on special projects.

Bread For The City & Zacchaeus Free Clinic - Medical Clinic Coordinator

This agency provides free health care, social services, and legal counsel to low income adults in Washington, DC.

Cross Lutheran Bread of Healing Clinic - Registered Nurse or Clinic Assistant

The Bread of Healing Clinic is a free medical clinic on the North side of Milwaukee on the lower level of Cross Lutheran Church. Since January of 2000 it has been providing health care to the uninsured, underinsured and those that face other barriers such as socio-economic status. The clinic was created through a partnership between the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, Cross Lutheran, and Aurora Health Care.

Elderhealth Northwest - Case Manager

Provides day health care for older adults, helping to maintain their independence at home and in the community, providing rehabilitative services, providing respite for

family members or other care givers during daytime hours, and preventing or delaying the need for institutional care. www.elderhealth.org

Healthcare for the Homeless – Receptionist/Client Services

HCG provides health related services, education and advocacy to relieve the incidence and burdens of homelessness. Services include medical, addictions, mental health and social services. www.hchmd.org

La Clinica del Peublo – Health Education and Outreach Associate

LCDP is one of very few clinics in DC providing culturally and linguistically appropriate primary care mental health care, social services, comprehensive HIV/AIDS services and advocacy and education services free of charge. www.lcdp.org

Lifelong Medical Care – Homeless Outreach Advocate/Case Aide

The goal of Lifelong Medical Care is to “promote the long-term health and well-being of people of all ages, origins and races in the East Bay, especially, but not solely, the economically at risk, through providing a continuum of quality preventative and primary health care and social services, and advocating for conditions that sustain a healthy social and physical environment.” www.lifelongmedical.org

Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Center – Recovery Counselor

Established and licensed in 1987, Thunder Road is the only chemical dependency recovery hospital and residential group home for youth in California. Its mission is the provision of comprehensive treatment services for youth struggling with behavioral health conditions and related problems with substance use, abuse, and dependency issues. Thunder Road has been recognized nationally for its effective program and services. www.thunder-road.org

HOUSING

Responsibilities may include: Produce newsletter for homeowners * Work in community development and with homeowners’ associations * Research and writing* Develop educational opportunities for homeowners/homebuyers * Organize workshops* Provide mortgage counseling and foreclosure prevention options* Train and recruit volunteers * Develop Family Partnering committees * Organize special events * Monitor food supplies at pantry.

Christian Communities Group Homes – Volunteer Coordinator

This organization provides affordable housing and supportive services to low-income elderly. Over half the residents have experienced homelessness and most lack family support. The Volunteer Coordinator helps to carry out the Age-in-Place Home Maintenance Program assisting about 175 seniors to remain as independent as possible in their own homes by recruiting and supervising volunteers to complete tasks such as yard work, cleaning, painting, and small repairs. www.ESM.org

Habitat For Humanity - Family Services Coordinator or Volunteer Recruitment/Relation Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that helps low-income families purchase and maintain a decent, affordable, and secure home. LVC works with Habitat agencies in Seattle, Tacoma, Baltimore and Minneapolis. www.habitat.org

Lutheran Community Services - Food And Shelter Assistant

Lutheran Community Services provides housing/loan assistance and emergency food services to low income Wilmington residents.

Redeemer Center for Life – Housing and Neighborhood Advocate

RCFL is an outreach ministry of Redeemer Lutheran Church in the Harrison Neighborhood of North Minneapolis, where 63% of residents live below the poverty line. Programs include affordable housing, business support and economic development, after school programming, and a technology center. Volunteer will work to strengthen the relationship between tenants of housing units and RCFL as an institution to support and improve their lives. www.geocities.com/redeemermpls

Urban Homeworks – Volunteer Coordinator

Urban Homeworks provides affordable housing that is used to build real community. They rehab boarded and condemned duplexes using volunteers. Then low-income families move into one unit and young adults move into the other unit. www.urbanhomeworks.com

IMMIGRATION/REFUGEE SERVICES

Responsibilities may include: Assist in areas of permanent residency, family reunification and citizenship* Provide advocacy, information and referral services to refugee families, work with refugee children in schools* Organize after school programming, recruit, train and orient volunteer tutors * Research refugee situations overseas* Write articles*Monitor congressional meetings* Clerical and database support * Substitute teach* Public speaking*

American Red Cross, Central Maryland – Refugee Youth Coordinator

The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The volunteer will participate in a joint project of the Red Cross and the Baltimore office of the International Rescue Committee, which is responsible for resettling refugee families and helping them with housing, job placement, casework, and other services. www.redcross-cmd.org

English Learning Center - Program Assistant

As a program of Our Savior’s Lutheran church, the English Learning Center is a source of English, math, college preparation and computer training education for immigrants, refugees and their families. www.englishlc.org

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services – Resettlement Program Associate

LIRS is an advocacy agency that addresses the needs and rights of uprooted people at local, regional, national and international levels. www.lirs.org

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services – Special Projects Coordinator

LIRS began in 1939 to resettle refugees fleeing from the Nazis. Today it is an advocacy agency that addresses the needs and rights of uprooted people at local, regional, national and international levels. www.lirs.org

LSS Refugee and Immigration Services - Case Manager and Assistant Green Card Coordinator

LSS Refugee Service assists refugees with their initial resettlement and works to promote a level of self – sufficiency for those who have new lives in the USA.

MN Advocates for Human Rights – Program Assistant, Refugee & Immigrant Program

The mission of Minnesota Advocates is to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law by taking an integrated, comprehensive approach to preventing human rights abuses. Matches volunteer lawyers with persons seeking to gain asylum in the U.S. www.mnadvocates.org

Minnesota Council of Churches – Case Manager/Housing Advocate

Refugee Service of the MN Council Of Churches helps to resettles refugees and assist clients towards self-sufficiency, working in partnership with communities of faith. www.mnchurches.org

World Relief – Community Relations Coordinator

World Relief- Chicago’s mission is to engage communities to foster dignity and wholeness for people in transition. World Relief has helped more than 17,000 refugees from every continent build new lives in the Chicago area. www.wr.org

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Responsibilities may include: Work with attorneys in family, housing, welfare, or disabilities cases* Spanish is helpful* Escort ex-offenders in minimum security prisons on job interviews and recreational events* Coordinate recreational events and tutoring program* Oversee production of newsletter* Assist with social/support of children who have parents in prison* Provide administrative support* Provide support on campaigns and other projects* Assist staff on cases of domestic violence* File court papers* Serve documents* Assist with intakes and emergency interventions* Research writing and gather statistics* Monitor case progress* Take on public benefits cases.

Alternative Directions – Paralegal

Alternative Directions offers civil legal and resource assistance to incarcerated women and men and individuals who have recently been released from jail or prison.

Bread For The City & Zacchaeus Free Clinic - Legal Clinic Coordinator

This agency provides free health care, social services, and legal counsel to low income adults in Washington, DC. www.BreadForTheCity.org

Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers – Jail Project Coordinator

CLAIM provides legal and educational services to maintain the bond between imprisoned mothers and their children. CLAIM advocates for policies and programs that benefit families of imprisoned mothers and reduce incarceration of women and girls.

DC Employment Justice Center – Worker’s Rights Clinic Coordinator

This new organization is addressing a gap in legal services by doing education and advocacy for the working poor in the metropolitan Washington area. The mission is to secure and enforce the rights of low-income workers by providing legal assistance on employment law and supporting a local workers’ rights movement. www.dcejc.org

The Defender Association - Paralegal

This agency provides support, advocacy, and alternative dispositional planning to approximately 14,000 indigent clients per year in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile offender, civil commitment, dependency, sexual predator, and appellate matters. www.defender.org

Government Accountability Project - Intake Coordinator And Project Assistant

GAP works on the behalf of “whistleblowers” - people who have seen wrongdoing on the job, have spoken out, and have been harassed, intimidated, demoted or dismissed as a result. GAP helps these employees and brings to the public attention the issue that the employee is disclosing. www.whistleblower.org

Legal Action Of Wisconsin - Administrative Law Paralegal

Milwaukee office provides representation to low-income individuals in civil matters. The paralegal is expected to work closely with attorneys in family, housing, welfare, or disability cases. www.legalaction.org

MN Advocates for Human Rights – Program Assistant, Refugee & Immigrant Program

Project Return - Program Assistant

An ecumenical agency founded to assist men and women who have experienced incarceration make a positive, permanent return to community, family and friends. Services include job placement, recreational activities, support groups and help in finding drug free, affordable housing. www.projectreturnmilwaukee.org

Task Force on Family Violence – Legal Advocate

For 28 years the TFFV has been a leader in addressing the problem of domestic violence and the myriad of needs of survivors in our community. TFFV has six main programs: Courthouse Advocacy, Legal Emergency Assistance Project, Children’s Advocacy Program, Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, Employer Bridges and Community Outreach and Awareness. www.tffv.org

Twin Cities Religions and Labor Network – Worker Advocate

TCRLN works to “foster understanding, promote dialogue, and encourage cooperation between religious communities and organized labor for the promotion of social and economic justice; to make possible a common voice and cooperative action; to encourage the exchange of information about common interests, concerns, and activities; to provide a forum for the identification of specific workplace justice issues that are of importance for both the labor and religious communities.”

SHELTERS

Responsibilities may include: General case management* Identify goals and assist with community resources* Use conflict management skills* Participate as part of a team as well as have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people* Be a motivating source and be willing to learn and listen* Facilitate community meetings* Arrange life skills classes* Plan weekly outings and events* staff shelters overnight* Monitor the progress of patients* Be willing to work in a fast paced/changing environment*

First Church Overnight Men’s Shelter – Counselor/Development Asst. The person in this position provides case management to men in the shelter and obtains material support for the residents and other Compass Center programs. www.compasscenter.org

Guest House of Milwaukee – Case Planner

The Guest House is an anti-homelessness agency for men that provides hospitality and opportunity. They provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, case management, behavioral health treatment and support, psychiatric care, wellness education, job education and training/placement. www.guesthouseofmilwaukee.org

Hammond House Transitional Housing Program –Counselor/Development Asst. A part of the Compass Center, the Hammond House provides case management and advocacy for women living in transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. www.compasscenter.org

Homeward Bound Inc. - Program Counselor

Homeward Bound is a community-based program providing housing and immediate relief and sustained support to help homeless families gain independence and stability. www.homewardbound-de.org

Mary Mother Of Hope House I - Support Staff

Mary Mother of Hope House I offers shelter, meals and supportive services to women in crisis. www.ministryofcaring.org

The Matt Talbot Center - Men’s Program Case Manager

The Matt Talbot Center provides a secure and peaceful environment along with clean and sober housing in which an individual can maintain sobriety and stability.

Nativity House – Staff Person

This agency serves homeless persons as a day drop-in center providing food, clothing, storage, a place to rest and socialize, and the support of a caring staff. www.nativityhouse.org

Project PLASE - Advocacy Counselor

This organization is dedicated to providing transitional housing services to homeless men and women, including persons with HIV+/AIDS, mental health, chemical dependencies and developmental disability histories. www.projectplase.org

Simpson Housing Services – Housing Specialist

SHS provides free shelter and affordable housing with supportive services to men, women and children and to advocate for their human and civil rights. www.simpsonhousing.org

SOCIAL SERVICES

Responsibilities may include: Fundraising* Volunteer Management* Planning social and recreational activities for residents* Contributing to monthly newsletter* Assisting residents with daily living needs* Oversee food panty operation* Interview and asses people for emergency need or referrals to social service programs* Networking with people in the community* Work with youth programs* Spanish skills** Writing and public speaking skills* Case management* Working with volunteers to create wooden toys* Administration work* Taking residents on outings* Organize volunteers work in community gardens* Organize crafts and direct sales of crafts* Coordinate workshops* Social work skills* computer skills* Provide classroom support for ‘Train to Work’ Programs* Work with youth groups and youth at risk* Social work and computers skills helpful.

American Friends Service Committee – Baltimore HIPP Coordinator

AFSC is a Quaker organization that includes people of all faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service. HIPP (Help Increase the Peace Program) teaches non-violent conflict resolution to youth in area schools and outreach programs. www.afsc.org/hipp.htm

Christian Communities Group Homes – Volunteer Coordinator

Healthcare for the Homeless – Receptionist/Client Services

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota – Program Assistant

Hearing and Service Dogs of MN is dedicated to helping Minnesotans who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or physically disabled to become more independent and self-confident by pairing them with specially trained Assistance Dogs. www.hsdm.org

Howard Area Community Center - Social Services Aide

HACC is a multi-service, neighborhood-based center working to foster independence among low and moderate-income families in one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. www.howardarea.org

L’Arche Tahoma Hope - Farm And Gardens Assistant

L’Arche creates and maintains homes for people with developmental disabilities as well as building community in their homes and also provides a work program for some residents in the Farm and Gardens program. Involves assisting the members in planting and tending plants and fresh flowers. www.larchethc.org

L’Arche Noah Sealth - Assistant

L’Arche creates and maintains homes for people with developmental disabilities as well as building community in those homes by building relationships with the house residents, assisting them in their daily living including assistance with personal care, meal preparation, transportation and companionship. www.larche.com

LSS Guardianship/Conservatorship Program – Case Aide

The goal of the Guardian/Conservator Program is to provide necessary services to vulnerable adults (elderly, developmentally disabled, mentally ill) that will allow them to live in the least restrictive environment and with as high a quality of life as possible. www.lssmn.org/guardian.htm

Lutheran World Relief – Constituency Outreach and Support Worker

LWR works with partners in 50 countries to provide relief and development, helping people grow food, improve health, strengthen communities and recover from disasters. The volunteer will improve constituency contact and will evaluate success of LWR’s parish projects (including fair trade projects) and campaigns (Stand with Africa.) www.lwr.org

Maryland Association For Nonprofit Organizations - Assistant For The Standards For Excellence Program

Maryland Nonprofit’s mission is to strengthen and improve individual nonprofit organizations and the nonprofit sector as a whole, while working to bolster public confidence in and support for nonprofits. www.mdnonprofit.org

Ministry of Caring Samaritan Outreach – Intake Worker

Samaritan Outreach provides intensive coordinated case management, nutrition education, housing assistance, health care and substance abuse referrals, and clothing distribution to sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons throughout New Castle County. The volunteer will conduct client intake interviews, coordinate schedules for volunteers driving clients to appointments, and coordinate monthly food distribution. www.ministryofcaring.org

Options Recovery Services - Activities Coordinator

Options Recovery Services, founded in 1997, established a new model for dealing with drug and alcohol abuse in the criminal justice system and the community. Their mission is to break the cycle of addiction and crime. They have developed and implemented an efficient, integrated, and comprehensive system for the delivery of substance abuse services. Options believes that to be successful, services must be free, open to anyone, immediately available and closely associated with the Court. www.optionsrecovery.org

Trinity Lutheran Congregation – Coordinator of Community Outreach

Trinity’s activities include a weekly supper for neighborhood moms and kids, middle school level tutoring, and subsidizing a peace and justice oriented bookstore and restaurant.

WOMEN’S SERVICES

Responsibilities may include: Answer crisis hotline* Conduct client intakes* Provide case management services, helping women obtain benefits, find housing, and employment * Compile statistics * Recruit and train volunteers* Coordinate and speak to visiting groups* Coordinate special events* Coordinate donation pickup and delivery.

Deborah's Place - Program Assistant

Irene’s is a drop-in support center for women who are homeless, many of who are staying in Deborah’s place overnight shelter. www.deborahsplace.org

Mary’s Place – Program Assistant/Donor and Church Relations

Mary’s Place is a drop-in day center made up of a diverse Christian community of homeless and formerly homeless women, providing a safe environment to build relationships, experience hope and love, explore faith and develop strength to reach one’s full potential. www.churchofmarymagdalene.org

My Sister’s Place – Children’s Program Associate

This program is a safe, interactive community dedicated to the eradication of domestic violence and the empowerment of abused women. The Children’s Program provides housing and sees to the daily needs of the women’s children, serving as their advocate. www.mysistersplacedc.org

N St. Village – Program Assistant – Bethany Women’s Center

N. St. Village is a continuum of services for homeless individuals and families begun by Luther Place Memorial Church. Bethany Women’s day center is a day program that helps women identify goals and opportunities in their lives www.nstreetvillage.org

N Street Village - Volunteer Coordinator

N St. Village is a continuum of services for homeless families begun by Luther Place Memorial Church. This position is the general volunteer coordinator for all the programs at N St. www.nstreetvillage.org

YWCA at University of California, Berkeley – Program Developer

The YWCA at UC Berkeley serves its surrounding community of university students, immigrants, at-risk middle school students, the unemployed and children. All programs must meet at least one of three goals: elimination of racism, economic empowerment of women and leadership development. www.ywca-berkeley.org

YOUTH

Responsibilities may include: Recruit and support volunteers, coordinate outreach for youth on the streets, coordinate youth ministries* Oversee an after school tutoring program* Participate in religious education * Work in a classroom with 3-5 year olds* Plan develop and implement curriculum* Participate in parent and advisory groups* Network in the community* Visit children and families in their homes, network with other youth organizations*Researching and securing funds for various programs* Maintain website and databases* Team teach in classroom* Assist with development of Adult Education Program* Must be comfortable in a multi cultural setting* Good communication skills needed

All People’s Church – Program Assistant

All People’s was begun as a mission of the ELCA in 1991. The church is now one of the largest predominantly African American congregations in the city. A Spanish worship and ministry was begun in June of 1999 and currently averages 25 people per Sunday.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church - Youth Coordinator

This ELCA congregation reaches out to teenagers and children in a multicultural neighborhood through programs and tutoring in a faith-based setting.

Community and Family Life Services – Child Advocate/Youth Activities Coordinator

CFLS is a faith-based organization that has provided community-based services in Washington, DC for more than 25 years, including emergency food and clothing, counseling, a tutoring program for neighborhood youth, and an employment transportation program. www.cfls1.org

First Place for Children – Aide/Assistant Teacher

First Place for Children was started in 1983 with a mission of providing quality, affordable childcare and early childhood programs, including services to high risk and low-income children and their families.

For Love of Children (FLOC) – Reading and Math Program Assistant

Holy Family Ministries-Hope Alive Program - Program Assistant

The Hope Alive Program’s mission is to respond as partners to human needs in Chicago’s disadvantaged communities by providing children and adults safe havens in which they can experience spiritual growth, acquire vision and life skills, build self-sufficiency and rise out of poverty. Holy Family Lutheran Church, where the programs are located is in the downtown area of Chicago in a public housing community. www.holyfamilyministries.org

Kaleidoscope - Volunteer Coordinator

Kaleidoscope provides an eight week summer day camp, an after school program for children ages seven to 14, and a five-month program where children learn about gardening through planting, tending and harvesting.

Light of Christ Lutheran Church – Youth Outreach Worker

Light of Christ, recently formed from two merged congregations, has a special emphasis on youth and family outreach ministries in the diverse neighborhoods of Rogers Park and West Ridge communities.

LSS Lifehaven - Youth Advocate

LifeHaven opened its doors to address the need for emergency housing services for homeless minor moms and their children. The programs operate under a developmental, strengths based model, rather than a medical or pathological model. www.lssmn.org

PCS Center for Student Support Services – Youth Worker

This program was established in the fall of 1998. The Coalition of D.C. Public Charter Schools established a Committee on Student Support Services to coordinate efforts to build multi-school mental health and after-school programs. The Center helps charter schools foster the social, developmental and educational growth of their students and create safer, more respectful schools. www.csss.org

Rise ‘N’ Shine – Program Intern

Rising Out of the Shadows – Volunteer Coordinator

ROOTS is a community based organization founded in faith and was created to serve the needs of homeless and street involved youth and young adults particularly in the University District who lack the essentials of food, shelter and clothing. ROOTS currently oversees the University Temple Young Adult Shelter dedicated to providing the unique needs of homeless and street involved young adults (ages 18-25).

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League – Volunteer Coordinator

SMYAL’s mission is to support and enhance the self-esteem of sexual minority youth – any youth who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, an ally, or someone who may be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity – and increase public awareness and understanding of their issues. www.smyal.org

Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Center – Recovery Counselor