Volunteer Positions, Community Housing Options West (CHOW)
West County Emergency Shelter

Job Title: Laundry Coordinator

CHOW is a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to provide shelter for homeless adult clients, provide access to resources to assist clients into permanent housing, and advocate elimination of homelessness. CHOW operates the West County Emergency Shelter, a night shelter located at St. Hubert’s Hall in Guerneville, CA.

Responsibilities:
Under the direct management of the Shelter Supervisor, volunteer staff are needed to transport soiled bed linens from the shelter to St. Elizabeth’s Rectory, use the industrial washer to wash and dry bedding and return it to the shelter folded and ready for use. This will require close coordination with the staff at the rectory.

Qualifications:
· Knowledge of issues relating to homelessness
· Excellent communication skills
Ability to lift and carry large loads of laundry up and down stairs.
· Creativity, friendliness, and a sense of humor
· Ability to take direction and work autonomously when necessary
· Willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Community Options Housing West.

Time Commitment:
Volunteer Laundry Coordinators are asked to available at least 3 mornings a week

Please respond to:
Annabele Grace
(707) 869-0655
or email
[email protected]