Caretaker
Loaves & Fishes Warming Center
Herkimer , NY
01.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job assignments and progress updates throughout shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility grounds by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
- Assisted in creating a safe environment within the shelter facility by monitoring activities and intervening when necessary.
- Created detailed reports of client interactions for the shelter administrators.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to homeless individuals seeking assistance from our organization.
- Familiarized myself with local resources available to homeless persons.
- Organized donation drives to collect essential items for those living in shelters or on the streets.
- Worked closely with shelter staff to ensure best practices were followed during volunteer shifts.
- Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to homeless clients.
- Collaborated with other volunteers on special projects focused on helping the homeless population.
- Participated in fundraising events to generate financial resources for homeless services.
- Developed relationships with community organizations that could provide additional support services for clients.
- Volunteered at soup kitchens, offering meals to those without access to regular nutrition sources.
- Provided food, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources to homeless individuals.
- Documented all volunteer activities, maintaining accurate records for reporting and compliance purposes.