Institute of Human Services
Homework Club
The Institute of Human Services (IHS) provides respite for those who are unsheltered and solutions that transform the lives of homeless and at-risk people. For our service-learning projects, we primarily work with the Homework Club.
The IHS Women and Family Shelter is located at 546 Ka‘aahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96817. Telephone: 447-2800; Fax 845-7190. Web: http://www.ihshawaii.org/
Homework Club
TASKS: Help P-12 students with homework and create other activities that meet the needs of individual students and develop their success in school; work with parents; manage and coordinate classroom activities.
AVAILABILITY: Throughout the year. Continuous help needed.
HOURS: MTWF 2:30-5 and 6-8; W 1:30-5 and 6-8 pm.
TRAINING: See Calendar. Additional sessions will be arranged according to need.
SITE COORDINATOR: Angela Dumais (AngelaD@ihs-hawaii.org), Children's Program Coordinator, ph. 447-2821.
HOW TO GET STARTED: Email csssl@hawaii.edu to register for the program, follow general instructions for getting started on service learning, and then contact Angela Dumais directly by phone and/or email to set up a time to meet and go over registration, tasks, and scheduling.
Other possible service-learning projects at IHS
TASKS: Other tasks at IHS are also possible throughout the year. Here are some of the options. Here are some of the options - make sure that your service-learning project can assist your learning and is approved by your instructor: Sorting donations; janitorial and shelter maintenance (especially 6-8:30pm); kitchen work (preparing and/or serving food to 300 people - any day 2-4 hours between 4am and 7pm); office work at: Finance Dept., Human Resources Dept., Case Management Dept., Community Re-Entry Dept., Development Dept., Intake Dept. (2pm-4pm), Housing/Employment Dept. (M-F 7am-7pm); front desk & receptionist assistance; assisting with or sponsoring a special event/fundraiser; letters to editor/speaker’s bureau; organizing and conducting recreational activities with guests; garden volunteer. (M-F 3-5:30pm, weekend waterings 8-11am); create and/or teach a class.
AVAILABILITY: Throughout the year. Continuous help needed.
HOURS: See listing of tasks above.
TRAINING: General orientation and paperwork: Attend a scheduled session with the volunteer coordinator, Leigh Smith. The sessions are announced at http://www.ihshawaii.org/volunteer/individual/. Additional sessions can be arranged according to need.
OVERALL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Leigh Smith, volunteer@ihs-hawaii.org, 447 2842.
HOW TO GET STARTED: Email csssl@hawaii.edu to register for the program, follow general guidelines for service-learning registration with your institution and attend a training session at IHS with Leigh Smith.
