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Our Belief
SAEHC believes in a holistic approach to reducing the incidence of homelessness and assisting individuals and families in building skills for self-sufficiency.
SAEHC Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer opportunities range from a basic one-hour project to a weekly commitment on or off-site. We can accommodate the time you have to give. All volunteers will have a short interview (15 minutes) and be fingerprinted by the Department of Justice. Email volunteer@saehc.org or call 916-454-2120 x302 for more information or to set an appointment time to meet with the agency's volunteer coordinator.
On-going Projects Include:
It is a tradition at our Family Shelter that every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. we have fun activities for our families; and now we would like to invite you! Help us provide a night of family fun for families experiencing homelessness. Bring a family friendly game, some little prizes for the winners, and your favorite snacks and we will provide the rest. Let our family fun night be your family fun night! Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center's Family Shelter serves 13 families with children who are currently experiencing homelessness. It is the only shelter in Sacramento County that keeps families together by accepting fathers and sons over the age of 14.
Girls Night In
Instead of going out, why not stay in? Bring a group of friends, your favorite chick flick, some yummy dessert and a fun attitude to our first ever Girls Night In. Bond with women experiencing homelessness while enjoying a night with the girls. Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center's Women's Refuge is a local emergency shelter for 12 homeless women. Every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. we are looking to provide the women with a fun, social experience to take their mind off of their stressful situation.
Knitting Classes at Women's Refuge
Do you love to knit? Would you like to teach your craft to women in need? Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center is looking for one or more knitting instructors to teach at our women’s shelter on a regular basis. We have all the supplies; we just need someone willing to show the women the basic stitches and patterns. Every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. a group of instructors or alternating instructors would be welcome. Come teach women who are escaping homelessness the best stress relief method around!
Plan a Play Date at a Local Homeless Shelter!
Ever thought about volunteering with children? Not quite sure if you have enough time, experience, knowledge? Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center is seeking fun-loving, positive people to interact and play with children living in a local family homeless shelter. Volunteers will be able to play games, read books, and just be there for children! No previous experience necessary. Volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to hang out with 10-25 kids ranging from 1-17 years old. Cannot make an entire 4-hour shift? Two-hour evening shifts, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., are also available; just ask. Only a few volunteers are needed each day, so please give back if you have a few free hours.
Other Opportunities Include:
- Mentor or read to a child
- Host a holiday party
- Build items for various sites (Examples of needed items: benches, office signs, picnic tables, and book shelves.)
- Organize a linen closet
- Janitorial cleaning of facilities
- Offer a specialized service
- Sort Donations
- Help prepare a special meal for participants
- Painting project for those who have painted before
- Organize a sheet and towel drive for shelters
- Organize a car wash or other fundraiser
- Group cleaning or improvement projects
- Community Garden clean-up
- A creative idea you might have