Anyone who’s lived in a major city can most likely tell a person what’s it like to walk by a homeless person sitting on the sidewalk in the rain or snow. Once more alarming is that many people who have never lived or so much as stepped foot in a major city can explain what that feeling feels like. As the gap between lower class and the upper class continually becomes larger and larger more homeless citizens are taking to the streets. The effects of the sub-prime mortgage fiasco on the middle class citizen have pushed the government into creating and expanding more programs for tax payers.

However, if a person has not been able to work or pay taxes these incentives and programs the government created to help the working class are not felt by the homeless. As the numbers of homeless and those who are losing their homes increases their are certain agencies and people who are doing there part to lend a helping hand and support those who need it.

In Virginia the Supportive Housing coalition has been helping to feed, clothe, and put a roof over the head of the homeless and those affected by the economy. Here are just a few volunteer opportunities they provide.

Three Volunteer Opportunities Of The Virginia Supportive Housing Organization

1. Administrative and Agency Support- Working at the VSH headquarters doing clerical work and office duties.

2. Client- Work with the clients of VSH to promote connections and spread the overall message VSH.

3. Property Maintenance and Beautification- Working outside at sites, doing grounds work and keeping up the overall aesthetic of the VSH grounds.

Whether working in the office or keeping the grounds, volunteering opportunities at the VSH are important because they provide services to the homeless that other organizations don’t provide and it’s a great way to help homeless persons regain control of their life.