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There is someone living on our streets who could use a friend like you. If you have the desire to help those in need and impact the state of homelessness in San Diego County, we invite you to join the Be a Friend – Impact a Life program.

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Joining as a Be a Friend - Impact a Life Volunteer Friend

Service Provider

Joining as a Service Provider to integrate the program in your organization

Donor Partner

Participating as a Be a Friend donor partner

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Hosting a Be A Friend information meeting or gathering

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Volunteer Requirements

  • Attend a Be a Friend information meeting
  • Complete online training (2 hours) and application after completing training
  • Take your friend to breakfast or lunch at least once a month and connect one other time
  • 12-month commitment (4-7 hours per month) 
  • Follow agreed-upon Be a Friend boundaries and guidelines
    • No monetary or material gifts-the friendship is the gift
    • Follow through what you say you will do – schedules/contacts
    • Use of Google phone number for communication
    • You are an encourager – not a social worker, parent, counselor
  • Provide monthly updates as recommended on the Journey of Relationship

Neighbor Requirements

  • Follow agreed-upon Be a Friend boundaries and guidelines
  • Be available one to two times a month  for a meal and be open to getting to know a new person in your life
  • Have a desire to move forward in your life
  • Be committed to meeting and contact your friend if you need to change or cancel
  • No monetary or material gifts will be exchanged. The friendship is the gift,
  • Use of google phone number for communication

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What You'll Learn

The 6 Training Modules to become a Be a Friend - Impact a Life Volunteer:

1 

The Why

common misperception and stories of those on the streets

2  

Understanding Homelessness

describing different populations and hearing from experts

3

Change Begins with Trust

 insights into how to get to know each other, practical communication skills, trauma informed care along with setting relationship boundaries

4

Guiding Changes

the process of the Personal Journey Plan and goal setting

5 

Connecting to Resources

general information about resources including housing, community connection, jobs, etc

6 

Consistent Presence

Importance of connection and understanding the pairing process

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We invite you to join the movement by engaging as a volunteer, Service Provider, or program Ambassador. Please, contact us today to get involved. The life you change might be your own.

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