I want to work with the homeless.Where should I start?

Question

I want to work with the homeless.Where should I start?

Answer 1

Your local Obama office

You can work with the homeless, but why not also work to stop homelessness,

Too many problems are addressed at the wrong end

Pedophiles: Solutions all are after the fact

Crime: Solutions are after the crime

Health: After your sick

Prevention is better than curing

Answer 2

good for you!why not try a night shelter,somewhere like cyrenians,simon community etc,look on local volunteer sites in your area,there are plenty groups and shelters who are always looking for volunteers to help out,some religious communities also help homeless people,you will prob start as unpaid volunteer but you can get valuable experience in working in this field, good luck!

Answer 3

Do you have a local Salvation Army? they do a lot of work with the homeless. Also ask at your local council or social services if they know of any organisations that you can join as a volunteer.

Answer 4

start by living on the street.

Answer 5

Homeless people usually dont have jobs but I am sure they wouldnt mind if you set up alongside them with a sign and a hat.

Answer 6

Contact your local volunteer office - search on www.yell.com

Answer 7

On the streets...

Answer 8

try popping into your local social services office or council chamber they should have information on volunter and paid work.

good cause so all the best in your venture-well done you.

Answer 9

Hi John,

Try contacting the following:

The Salvation Army, united Kindom Head Quarters

101 Newington Causeway

London SE1

Alternativly if you live outside the UK:

The Salvation Army International Headquarters

101 Queen Victoria Street,

London

EC4P 4EP

I hope that my answer helps.

Joolz

Answer 10

You could start by volunteering.  It's  great way to get to understand some of the issues and get some practical experiece before aplying for paid jobs.

If you're in London have a look at Broadway's mentoring and befriending programmes

Answer 11

Ask a homeless person, while you are helping them personally.  They should know about the local resources available, more so then folks in other locations making best guess suggestions on Yahoo Answers.

Answer 12

Start with a local homeless shelter that can be found in the your local phone book.  Also check with churches, food banks, and community out reach programs. These places will lead you to a lot of  people that will appreciate your help!

Answer 13

Shelters and soup kitchens. (:

Answer 14

I recommend talking to The Salvation Army and The Red Cross.  Both organizations have an extensive history of dealing with people in dire need and could probably offer you solid direction.

Answer 15

a homeless shelter would be a start.

Answer 16

sell crack.    

oh. god, that was terrible.   sorry.  hahahahaha.  

check with your local town hall to see if there are any volunteer programs available for you to get involved in.   . . ..  and get ready.   it's very very very painful work.   there are people who just keep making the same harmful decisions, no matter how hard you try and help them.

Answer 17

start by knowing yourself.. your weakness.. so you'll know how to get down and be humble while with them.. pray!

Answer 18

Princes street

Answer 19

Try the park after dark, it's full of them. Oh and under bridges too!

Answer 20

Go to a community center and hold a meeting on what everyone can do to get poor people off the streets. (in your town first).

Answer 21

a homeless shelter..... do you have a citizens advice burea if so go there and go to voluntary work and there can tell you all there homeless shelters and charity shops and things that need a helping hand.