Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter

Organization Description

The Waymakers Youth Shelter is a co-ed and 12 bed, short-term crisis intervention shelter. The children we serve are those between the ages of 11-17. Our 2-3 week program is designed to benefit homeless, runaway, abused and at-risk youth as well as youth transitioning from hospital to home. During the youths’ stay, they receive program services including drug and alcohol prevention, educational groups, meals, recreation, supervision, and intensive therapy. Our goal is to guide clients with group, individual, and family counseling to achieve successful family reunification.

Health & Safety

youth between the ages of 11-17.

Students will work under direct supervision of Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator and general supervision from Program Staff (i.e. Mental Heath Specialists, House Supervisor, Therapists, Program Directors, etc.)

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
Address 
1221 E Dyer Rd. #120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Emily Hein
Job Title
Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator
Phone
Email

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Mental Heath Specialist Intern CLA - Internship Program Ongoing On-site
Program(s) 
CLA - Human Development Internship
CLA - Internship Program
Organization type 
Residential or Home Care Facility (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

The Waymakers Youth Shelter is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long in order to serve at-risk teens. Therefore, volunteers and interns may work flexible hours including weekends and evenings

Maximum students 
4