Community Reintegration
Union Station Homeless Services’ provides two Community Reintegration Programs, The Community Allies Program and Centennial Place Program, which help ease the transition into housing and community for our previously unhoused residents.
UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY & PROTOCOL
The health and safety of our community is our priority. Union Station Homeless Services is constantly updating its COVID-19 protocols based on guidelines recommended by the State, LA County, and City of Pasadena Departments of Public Health. All of our program volunteers and participants are regularly updated on current guidelines and are required to follow all protocols regarding mask requirements, physical distancing, sanitization, etc.
For more information on how Union Station Homeless Services and Community Allies are monitoring the safety of our community, please email volunteer@unionstationhs.
Community Allies
The purpose of our Community Allies Program is to support our neighbors as they transition into housing. By fostering one-on-one relationships and social networks, we hope to combat isolation to support wellness and housing stability. This year, despite the challenges of the pandemic, Community Allies continued to change lives. The program kept residents in our supportive housing programs connected in small in-person groups and virtually. Activities included book club, picnics in the park, yoga, and more.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
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Be at least 25 years old;
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Complete program orientation and training (and supplemental trainings);
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Complete a LiveScan State and Federal background check;
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Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
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Commit to the program for 12 months;
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Meet with your participant at least twice a month;
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Have reliable personal transportation or access to public transportation;
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Have a computer and internet access to log volunteer hours and complete Session notes;
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Have not received services or participated in a USHS program in the past year.
All potential volunteers will be contacted for an interview. The volunteer selection process is based on program needs and participant availability. If selected, it may take up to 3 months from the completion of program orientation to the Introduction (to our program participant).
Please email volunteer@unionstationhs.org for more information.
Centennial Place
Centennial Place Program volunteers is a cohort program that introduces volunteers to the Centennial Place community through participation in on-site Centennial Place programs. These programs focused on the Arts, Wellness, and Community at Centennial Place are facilitated by a program volunteer or community partner.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
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Be at least 25 years old;
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Must have already completed USHS Volunteer Orientation;
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Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
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Commit to the program for 6 months and attend 3+ programs a month;
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Have reliable personal transportation or access to public transportation;
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Have not received services or participated in a USHS program in the past year.
Please email volunteer@unionstationhs.org for more information.
