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Drueding
Center’s Project Rainbow
413 West Master St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.769.1830
Since 1987, Drueding Center / Project Rainbow
has provided housing and support services for homeless women and their dependent
children. Our goal is to empower homeless families to break the cycle of
dependency and become productive members of society. We do this by
providing a compassionate, holistic support system including services such as;
life skills training, licensed child
care, after school programs, clinical counseling, education and employment
services, pediatric medical services, and more.
The volunteer opportunities through
Project Rainbow may be of particular interest to Education majors, Human
Services majors, Women’s Studies minors, Peace and Justice minors, and anyone
interested working with children or learning about homelessness.
Contact:
Christine Johnston 215.236.1506 ext. 3039,
cjohnston@holyredeemer.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Groups of up to ten volunteers are able to come
during the day and in the evenings up to six volunteers can be accommodated. As
well, individual volunteers are always welcome. Project Rainbow asks for
a consistent commitment (1xweek minimum) through at least one semester; shifts
are expected to be from two to three hours. Times vary according to the program.
Day
Care Classroom Assistant
Assist staff with the supervision of children
aged three months to five years old, while mothers are working, in school, or
involved with other activities to work towards self-sufficiency.
When:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am.-1:00 pm. and 3:00 pm.- 6 pm.
After
School Program Classroom Assistant
Assist teachers with scheduled activities like
games, crafts, classes (Karate), and play for children from five to eleven
years old until mothers arrive from work, classes and appointments.
When:
Monday through Friday, 4:00 pm.- 6:00 pm.
Homework
Helpers
Help children age five to eleven with their
homework, doing individual tutoring and also working on computers.
When:
Monday through Thursday 4:00 pm. to 5:30 pm.
Evening
Babysitter
Watch children, newborn through eleven years,
while mothers attend workshops and meetings provided through Project
Rainbow.
When:
Monday and Thursday 5:45 pm. to 8:00 pm.
Learning
Center Assistant
Assist and tutor women with preparation for
the GED, learning computer skills, building resumes and more.
When:
Monday through Friday, times are flexible, but
mostly in the evenings
Kathryn’s
Korner Thrift Store
Assist with sorting, stocking, and selling
donated clothing and housewares in Project Rainbow’s thrift store.
When:
Monday through Friday 9:30 am. to 2:00 pm.,
possible afternoons
Directions to
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This page was last updated
May, 2005
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