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Published 4/1/26 7:29PM
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Drop-in Center Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Advocate

Lifeline Community Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Vista, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM GMT-7
    End Date:
    April 30, 2027, 7:00 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Must committ to one full shift (at least once a week)The Drop-in center is open M-F 10am-2pm. M-F shifts needed from 12-2 pm or 1-3 pm and evening shifts Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Test, Drug Screening, and Live Scan Background Check

    Description

    RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY ONLINE: https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=541755

    PURPOSE:

    The LifeSpring Drop-in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 16-26 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. All services are free of charge.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Create a warm and welcoming environment so youth and youth adults (YYA) will feel safe and accepted
    • Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, new clothing, hygiene products, access to shower and do laundry, etc.) to YYA’s when they enter the Drop in Center
    • Build connections with YYA’s to promote social & emotional well-being
    • Connect YYA to the YYA Liaison that will provide more intensive case management (if YYA expresses interest)
    • Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own interest and talents to share with clients (with prior staff approval)

    DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

    • Interested in supporting YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
    • Demonstrate awareness of trauma-informed, client-driven, and culturally sensitive care
    • Being open and flexible to new tasks that may be requested by program staff
    • Culturally sensitive, respectful, welcoming, non-judgmental, punctual, empathetic, and committed
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

    Location

    On-site

    Vista office

    200 Michigan Ave, Vista, California, US
    Directions

    2 minutes walk from our Main Campus

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