"Preach
     the Gospel
       always, and
    when necessary
    use words"
      - St Francis of Assisi -
St. Francis HOME
Social Ministry
Other Shelter Programs
IHN-Alpha House
Family Shelter (October & April)
Shelter Association (Winter) Program.
Family Shelter
at IHN Alpha House
Family Shelter at IHN Alpha House
Website: www.alphahouse-ihn.org
 

Monday - Sunday, June 2-8, 2008 
(We plan to host 1st week in June 2-8, 2008, & 3rd week in October 13-19, 2008). 


 Come join St. Francis Parish provide hospitality for homeless families. 
This is a great opportunity for individuals and families to serve together!

We are collaborating with the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) at Alpha House.  IHN is a network of local congregations of Washtenaw County who provide volunteers to help with the shelter program at the IHN-Alpha House facility in Ann Arbor on Jackson Road.

You can help with: 
1) Food Prep./Serving Meals, 2) Stock the food pantry, 3) Stock the closet with toiletries and paper products, 4) Overnight hosts, 5) Weekend day hosts/visitors, play activities with the children, etc. 2-3 hour shifts.

Please fill out the form below and "submit" it by one week before your commitment date.
(If you prefer, you may, print it and return it in the collection basket or Fax (734-821-2102) it.)

St. Francis Parish Volunteer Coordinators: 
    Chris Kempton (623-9845)             &
    Kate Miller (734-331-3090)             &
    Albert Zangrilli (cell#904-728-0102)     .
Volunteer Coordinator Position Description for the family shelter.

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Family Shelter at IHN Alpha House
Monday, June 2 to June 8, 2008
Name:(Minors must be supervised by their legal guardian.)

Telephone:(Home# Work# Day# Evening#)

Email Address:

I AM available to help on the following day(s):
Before shelter begins. Mon., June 2 Tue., June  3
Wed., June 4 Thurs., June 5 Fri., June 6
Weekend Dates:
 Sat., June 7 Sun, June 8

I AM available to help at the following time(s) with...:
Monday - Friday Hospitality: Monday, June  2 to June 6, 2008;
-   5:30PM - 7:15PM (2-3 adults each day)  Serve & Clean up:  Prepare and serve nutritious meals for about 5-8 families.  Volunteers can eat too!
-  6:30PM - 8:45PM  (2-4 adults each day) Activity Volunteers;
-   8:30PM - 7:00AM (1 adult each day)  Overnight Volunteer: provide back-up support to the paid shelter staff.  Alpha House has a room with beds for volunteers spending the night.
Saturday - Sunday Hospitality: Saturday, June 7 - Sunday,June 8, 2008;
During the day time Saturday and Sunday we need people/families to support paid staff by interacting with the guest families - visiting, providing activities for the children, etc.  Shifts are: 
-8~9:00AM - 11:00AM (1-2 adults each day);
- 11:00AM -   1:00PM (2 adults each day);
-   1:00PM -   3:00PM (1-2 adult each day);
-   3:00PM - 5:30PM (1-2 adults each day);
-   5:00PM - 7:15PM (2 adults each day);
-   6:30PM - 8:45PM (2-4 adults each day) Activity Volunteers;
-   8:30PM - 7:00AM (1 adult each day)  Overnight Volunteer: provide back-up support to the paid shelter staff.  Alpha House has a room with beds for volunteers spending the night.
Stock the Alpha House pantry:  We will purchase and/or collect and restock the food, toiletries and paper products needed during our host week.
Coordinate the Volunteers: See the Volunteer Coordinator Position Description.
(There is a Menu format which is used to avoid having the same meal over and over.  It is a guideline which can be followed loosely as long as we make sure we have a variety of different meals.  If volunteers are willing to come in and prepare a "hot breakfast" on the weekend mornings, it is very much appreciated by the families.)

(Volunteers are encouraged to prepare an activity if they desire - they should discuss their plan with the shelter aide when they arrive.  The staff normally plans activites for certain nights of the week:  Monday - Game Night; Wednesday - Art Night;  Friday - Group Activity Night (group games, races, etc.);  All other days are "free play".)
Other: (list details below)


We will contact you to confirm your commitment.  Thanks!
Questions Contact:
- Overall Coordinator(s): Contact: 
    Chris Kempton (623-9845)             & 
    Kate Miller (734-331-3090)           & 
    Albert Zangrilli (cell#904-728-0102)     .

(Coordinate the Volunteers: See the Volunteer Coordinator Position Description.)

We are looking for volunteers for the following coordinator positions:

To volunteer as a coordinator submit this form below here.

- Weekend Hosts:  _______ .
- Volunteer Greeters:  _______ .
- Food Prep. & Serving Meals: _______ .
- Overnight Host:    _______ .
- Pantry Inventory:   _______ .
 

Name:

Telephone:(Home# Work# Day# Evening#)

Email Address:

 
Other: 


 

Volunteer Coordinator Position Description for the family shelter.

Click here to learn about our (Spring) Shelter Association Program.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry Office, 
2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

St. Francis Parish Home

 
Thanks for the Family Shelter!
We are grateful for the work of these volunteers & especially our coordinators.  We look forward to serving again next year.