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Welcome Volunteers !
Thank You for your interest in becoming a Volunteer!!
After viewing this orientation, please besure to visit our “contact us” link to let us
know.
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Objectives Gain a better understanding of the issue of
homelessness
Become familiar with the Guest House
Learn basic expectations of GH volunteers
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One of these men is homeless. Can you guess which one?
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Whichever man you chose, you could have been correct.
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He is not a “hobo.”
He is a human.
The facts do not support the myths about what
homelessness “looks like.”
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Let’s dispel some of the most common
myths about the homeless.
He Just needs a job
He is a danger and unstable
He is an addict or a drunk
He is chronically homeless
He drains the system, collecting undeserved benefits
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Myth: He just needs a job.
Over a quarter of all homeless men have jobs. Most of the remainder cannot yet keep a job until
they first address other critical barriers.
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Myth: He is dangerous and unstable.
Studies confirm he is less likely to commit violent crimes than the general population.
More often he is easy prey and becomes a victim of crime.
Only about 1/3 of the homeless suffer from severe mental illness.
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Myth: He is an addict or a drunk.
The majority of the homeless are not substance abusers. Many become abusers as a
result of their homelessness.
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Myth: He is chronically homeless.
The average person is homeless for seven months. As many as 40% of the nation’s
homeless are military veterans.
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Myth: He drains the system, collecting
undeserved benefits.
About 40% of the homeless qualify for some assistance. Yet unlike the general population, less than 11% of the homeless actually collect their earned benefits.
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He lacks housing and is likely poor.
He knocks at the door of the Guest House.
And he finds a chance to make a change.
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The GUEST HOUSE of MILWAUKEEEst. 1982
Mission Statement:The Guest House
provides shelter, housing,education, and services
for Milwaukee's homelesswho seek to transform
their lives with dignity andpurpose.
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Programs ElementsEmergency Shelter - generally limited to 30 days
LEADS Transitional Housing - Individual Service Planning is the core of this program service delivery model. ISP teams are comprised of a case manager and AODA counselor who together assists each man in creating, following and modifying a comprehensive recovery plan
Permanent Housing - The Guest House supports 146 scattered-site apartment units for formerly homeless individuals
Resident Manager Program - Provides self selected individuals the opportunity for placement as Resident Managers in a Safe Haven project. Each participant gains quality experience and education in a marketable skill, personal and professional
development and the building of a stronger work ethic and life skills
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How do volunteers fit in?
How don’t they!!
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General Volunteer Guidelines
Be on time
Dress comfortably and modestly
Always defer to staff
Ask questions
Smile and make eye contact
Be flexible
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Special GUEST HOUSE Guidelines
Limit your interactions with guests to a first name basis only and do not exchange other personal information
Allow yourself time to build your comfort level toward meaningful and respectful communication with guests
Maintain strict confidentiality
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Thank you for
giving of yourself
and your time.
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Congratulations!
Please be sure to send us email by visiting our “contact us” page
Our Fund Development Department will contact you soon with available opportunities
You have completed the Guest House volunteer orientation.