IFC Community House “When you did it to these my brothers you were doing it to me.” (Matt 25:40)

Contact Persons
Jane Hathaway, jhathaway1@nc.rr.com, 919.405.2111
Kathie Kearns, kkearnss@bellsouth.net, 919.932.9705

Mission Statement/Purpose
To assist the InterFaith Council for Social Services by providing trained volunteers to serve as receptionists and staff assistants at the Community House Men's Shelter on Rosemary Street.

Major Accomplishments

Major Activity
Receptionists answer the telephone and take messages for guests and staff, distribute mail, answer questions concerning resident's rules and responsibilities, and maintain a presence at the front desk, allowing staff to work in other parts of the building. Men volunteers assist the Night Manager on the second floor with checking in guests for sleeping space, accessing private lockers, and distributing personal care items.

Meeting Frequency
There is no meeting associated with this ministry. All scheduling is done via Email. Training is accomplished by working with experienced volunteers and attending an orientation session at the IFC Main Office held once a month. Volunteers average one Tuesday evening shift per month; the receptionists work 6:00pm to 9:00pm and the staff assistants arrive at 7:30PM and work till 9:00pm at the IFC Men’s Shelter.

Meeting Venue
The IFC Men's Shelter is located at 100 W. Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill.

Estimated Time Commitment for Volunteers
Monthly commitments average 3 hours for the receptionist position and 1½ hours for the staff assistant.

Special Skills
Compassion for those less fortunate.