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Housing Assistance Corporation

Poverty

460 W Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601

Phone 508-771-5400

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Our mission	Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) is a nonprofit providing housing services and solutions to all on Cape Cod and the Islands.

Opportunities	Transportation Ever had to live without a car on Cape Cod? It’s tough! Drivers are needed to transport clients from our family shelters in Falmouth and Bourne to medical appointments, parenting workshops, and other important meetings. Volunteers use our agency mini-van (a 10-passenger automatic). Volunteers should have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, a clean driving record, and feel comfortable working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Occasional 55+, Adults Individuals Outdoor Skilled Weekdays, Evenings Shelter Assistants Help provide staff and client support at our Bourne or Falmouth shelters. Duties include office tasks such as copying, filing, and preparing mailings; providing phone and front desk coverage during staff meetings; helping with housekeeping; and assisting clients in routine matters. In this fast-paced environment, you can make a difference by jumping in where you’re needed most on any given day. Volunteers in this position work a 3-4 hour shift on a regular, weekly basis (ex: 8:00-11:00 a.m. every Thursday). This position is best for those who are organized, communicate well, and feel comfortable working with families in stressful situations. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Office work, Indoor On-site Weekdays Office Assistants Help departments in our main office with routine clerical/administrative tasks, such as copying, filing, data entry, and/or routine phone calls. These positions are usually 3-4 hour shifts, once a week, on a regular basis. By helping with routine tasks, you free up our staff to work on more complex matters. This position is a good fit for those who have strong organizational and communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Office work, Indoor On-site Weekdays Playtime Assistants Help make a difference in the life of a child who’s experiencing homelessness. Our Hyannis, Falmouth, and Cataumet shelters seek volunteers to help staff with playtime in a small-group setting. Shifts are generally 2-3 hours on weekday mornings or afternoons. Volunteers should be able to commit to a regular, weekly schedule (for example, every Wednesday morning). Volunteers should have childcare experience, enjoy working with kids of varying ages, and feel comfortable in a shelter setting. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor On-site Weekdays

About us	Housing Assistance Corporation was founded in 1974 as a pilot project to test the use of rental vouchers to help secure housing for year-round workers on Cape Cod. Since that time, our programs have expanded to assist more than 175,000 low- and middle income households on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.