Advice please.Cheers.
2006-09-21 00:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I cant answer your question m8, but a pat on the back from me for your attitude to helping others. If you don't get your answer try your local voluntary services, I'm sure they will advise you. Well done m8.
2006-09-21 00:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by pat.rob00 Chef U.K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, by gearing up to do one of the most frustrating things in your life. Since around 96% of homeless don't want to work or can't (even though they may say they do), you're in for a tough row to hoe. If you just want to give stuff to them, fine... that's easy. But it doesn't accomplish much. Getting them to be self sufficient should be the goal of any "outreach" center. Oprah tried this years ago, and it just doesn't work. Most homeless are pathetically lazy, that's why they're homeless. Many are mentally ill and need help. A few, however, actually want to work and are capable of it. They comprise less than 4%, unfortunately. If you want to help them, I would suggest your local Salvation Army or Deseret Industries for example. But don't get your hopes up... the vast majority of homeless are miserable, low life scumbags. At least here on the left coast of the USA.
2006-09-21 08:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult your local council to see if they run any outreach programmes you could get involved in or alternatively contact your local homeless charity or church and see if they run programmes you could volunteer on. Try the yellow pages for the telephone numbers or you could always write to some local homelessness charities. Good luck!
2006-09-21 07:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by AngelWings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Churches and homeless day centres often need volunteers. You could start serving teas and food and gain experience in your chosen field while you train. The people who work there will be able to advise you on the best qualifications, but I believe certificates in counselling are a good start.
2006-09-21 07:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer at your nearest homeless shelter . . . or hang out next to the main post office in Baltimore, MD.
2006-09-21 07:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by worldinspector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with local churches, most want to support such a service you are thinking about starting
2006-09-21 07:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by blue_eyed_southernman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is so nice to a have a desire like this but it isn't always enough to do somethings with only desire. please try to collect as much data as you can before involve yourself. find an organzation to do so for you. you may try
www.savechildren.org
as they ork in this field
2006-09-21 07:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ahmed Farouk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local shelter, they should be able to help
2006-09-21 07:55:06 · answer #8 · answered by arizonaprincess2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋