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Mission Statement
An Interfaith Alliance Helping Homeless
Families Achieve Lasting Self-Sufficiency,by providing:
-- food, shelter, support, case management,
assistance, and on-going care.
* This Volunteer Training Slideshow, was developed by FPSL super
volunteer Mary
Applegate (thank you Mary), and should be used in coordination
with other FPSL training
material. This slideshow can be altered to fit the needs of your
faith group when
conducting trainings.
Salt
Lake
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What does FPSL do?
Emergency shelter
Basic needs free
Work in partnership with various faithcommunities
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Intensive Case Management
All families entering FPSL
Social worker works daily with guests
Long range up to 2 years after guestsfind housing
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FPSLs screening process
Will you live peaceably with others?
Will you sign the Guest Guidelines and adhere
to all rules and regulations?
Will you set, and work on, goals to improve yourfamilies
situation.
Screen for, and deny intake to, those with:
Criminal Record check national data base Drug Test Instant UA,
pass or fail
Undiagnosed or Untreated Mental Illnesses
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Relationshipsguests & volunteers
Do not proselytize
Show respect for guests time, property
opinions, parenting style, etc.
Maintain appropriate boundaries
Do not make gifts to guests (money/things)
Alert Day Center staff of concerns
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Its not about us, its about them! LOG IN when working
Congregation affiliation (new)
Food
Evening activities Gratitude
Acquisitiveness
Conversation
Child rearing Lead by example not preaching/judging
Van Drivers
Training Topics
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Infectious ControlAll volunteers & guests wash hands
before
eating or handling food.
Have first aid kit available with gloves for
handling injuries, cuts, bloody noses, vomit.
Use common sense.
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REDUCE THE RISKChild Maltreatment
What to report
Where to report
When to report
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Reduce the risk Volunteer Safety
Always 2 volunteers or 2 adults
Do not be alone with children
Parents should care for their children Diapers; bathroom; play
area (one child);
handling any discipline problems
Report any incidents immediately No matter how small
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Points to remember
We provide shelter and support You cant fix everything
Day Center staff is on-call
Keep food simple
Guests are grateful just stressed Lead by example
Show respect for guests
Maintain appropriate boundaries no gifts
LOG IT log all concerns, thoughts, etc. All changes in schedule,
etc. should be run
through the day center staff
LOG IN - when volunteering
