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Fall 2023 applications are not open at this time. Stay tuned in late August for more information!
Volunteering Commitment
SHOP focuses on bidirectional service that is informed by the needs of its community partners, Chosen 300, Bethesda Project, and Feast Incarnate. We train volunteers thoroughly in sensitive communication with vulnerable communities, sustainability of community health organizations, the boundaries of ethical service, and the importance of consistency and trust. We believe in volunteering that is consistent, and thus developed a unique cohort model, where volunteers volunteer with the same peer group of 4-6 individuals every week at the same site to build trust with each other and with the community.
In addition, over the COVID-19 pandemic, SHOP created committees to tackle certain issues affecting our shelters. The Policy & Outcomes, Marketing & Education, and Fundraising & Donations committees are focused on research and finding solutions for our shelters' and SHOP's operations.
In addition, over the COVID-19 pandemic, SHOP created committees to tackle certain issues affecting our shelters. The Policy & Outcomes, Marketing & Education, and Fundraising & Donations committees are focused on research and finding solutions for our shelters' and SHOP's operations.