Bay Area Rescue Mission
Since 1965, the Bay Area Rescue Mission has been caring for the homeless and impoverished of the Bay Area. At the Bay Area Rescue Mission, we offer help for the “whole person”: Food, shelter, warm showers and fresh clean clothes for the body A gospel message of eternal hope for the soul Biblical studies, computer-aided learning, and GED preparation for the mind Job skills training in culinary arts, warehousing, heavy equipment operation, office work, construction, security, janitorial service, and automotive sales and service for the hands Parenting classes, job preparedness, anger management, counseling, and personal financial management classes for the character Compassion, friendship, fellowship, retreats, outings, and prayer meetings for the heart
- Must be 18 or older
- Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
- Computer Literacy
- TB Test
- RISK: Building, Repair, Community Clean up - Risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, bruises, chemical exposure such as paint, tools and machinery, etc.
- RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
- RISK: Landscaping/gardening/habitat restoration - risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, lifting falls, environmental exposure such as heat, moisture, and other outdoor elements, etc.
- RISK: Serving and Preparation - risk includes but not limited to handling kitchen items, cuts, burns, lifting, etc.
- RISK: Students will be supervised less than 50% of the time or the supervisor will be responsible for overseeing more than 8 people.
- HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
- HIGH RISK: Students will be working with individuals who have a known criminal background or history of violent behavior
- SAFETY (HIGH RISK): The location can be described as a high-crime area.
- SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Most volunteer opportunities would be scheduled during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM), but other opportunities may be available in our residential facilities with TB and Background check clearances.