Family Promise of the Palouse- Shelter Set Up- CCE-LED PROJECT TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED (NO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION)

Organizational Information

Family Promise's mission is to empower families with children experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence for a more promising future. Family Promise of the Palouse is a local nonprofit organization that helps families experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the Palouse region. They provide shelter, meals, and support services through a network of volunteers and community partners, with the goal of helping families achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. 

Opportunity Description

As a volunteer, you will be assisting with setting up Family Promise’s temporary shelter facilities at a local church. This includes unloading and moving beds, mattresses, and linens, as well as helping arrange them into designated sleeping areas for families. You may also assist with organizing bedding, setting up common spaces, and ensuring that the shelter is comfortable and welcoming for guests.

Days/Times
Transportation will be provided. Please meet at according to the shift time at the Cub LL45 to meet with your group. Each week the time can vary depending on the church so pay attention to your specific date shift time. 

Requirements

Service hours are allocated based on the amount of direct service participation and do not include meeting time and transportation to/from the service site. The use of personal transportation will not be allowed, and hours will not be recorded for time spent on service site.  Students should plan to receive 2.5 hours of service for this project. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toed shoes are required. All students are advised to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.

Cancellation Policy
Participants can unregister on GivePulse up to 24 hours before the scheduled project start time. Please let CCE staff know if you are unable to participate if it is within 24 hours of the project meeting time. The CCE has a strict No-Show Policy. After 2 No Shows students will be unable to participate in CCE-led Projects for the rest of the semester.

Accommodation Statement

The CCE strives to sponsor activities that are accessible to all students. If you need accommodations to fully access the activities offered through the Center for Civic Engagement, please contact the project leader team, at cce.projects@wsu.edu at least one week prior to the activity.