FLOC’s February 2011 awareness event took place at the Blue Danube in San Clemente. Jowan Mothershead and Lona Flore shared iHOPE’s mission, vision and role in helping and serving the homeless living near Capo Beach. Following the talk, FLOC members signed up to serve the homeless over the next coming Saturdays through iHOPE’s shower services and homeless resource distribution.
“It’s not just the homeless that we serve, but also the working poor. But we are the lucky ones as we get to learn their story and engage in their lives.” Lona Flore
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Mission/Vision
iHOPEoc, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit organized by concerned members of various faith communities, the name iHOPE implies our ultimate vision: interfaith homeless outreach project for empowerment. Our focus is on providing shelter, tools, and training to the homeless and working poor to guide them in their return to self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Opportunities
“I am what I am because of other people and they are what they are because of me being around.” Maasai tribal saying
Assisting Clients
Front Reception, Day Resource Center: Bilingual Spanish preferred, welcome our community members at their first point of contact with iHOPE. Answer phones and keep accurate records of who visits our center. Start client files, check/copy client ID, sort mail, take messages.
Intake and Referral Coordinators: After training with our Director of Social Services, you will work with our clients to review intake paperwork, initiate case management plan, make follow-up appointments under supervision of Director of Social Services, and match clients with our services or make referrals to other providers.
Day Resource Center Hospitality Manager: Monitor and coordinate supplies and services offered within our facility, including laundry, showers, haircuts, basic needs distribution, lockers and vocational services center. Coordinate facility cleaning and maintenance.
Vocational Specialist: Assist fellow community members in job searches, resume prep, mock interviews , job development, and other vocational services.
Inventory Management: Sort and maintain inventory of donated items for distribution amongst the neediest in our community.
Administrative Assistant: Assist Executive Director and Director of Social Services with scheduling appointments, making phone calls, creating and organization documents, etc.
Volunteer Coordinator: Highly organized individual to keep track of our rapidly expanding volunteer pool. This position works closely with the Executive Director and takes 12-15 hours per week.
Development Opportunities
Data Analyst: Analyze service metrics, identify gaps in services, work in collaboration with grantwriter to identify and define trends.
Data Input Specialist: Maintain up-to- date service and donor records.
Fundraising: Unleash your inner party planner and join our fundraising committee. iHOPE holds four major fundraisers each year. Monthly meeting attendance required with more hours around event times.
Faith Community Ambassador: Multiple openings. Communicate iHOPE’s vision and mission to the faith community and invite them to participate with us.
Garage Sale Manager: iHOPE will be hosting an ongoing garage sale. Sort and price donations, collect sales money, and manage garage sale volunteers.
Credentialed Professionals
Behavioral Health Volunteers: Clinical professionals looking to provide services to clients with limited access to services. Opportunities include leading behavioral health groups, individual counseling and initial assessments.
Legal Assistance: Provide advice and guidance to clients with limited access to services. Coordinate with Homeless Court/Community Court and Public Law Center.
Financial Counseling: Individual and group teaching opportunities
