Mission: To promote self sufficiency by addressing urgent food security, employment, shelter, and social service needs among low-income families, seniors, homeless, and working poor people.

Activities: St. Joseph's serves chronically homeless people; it provides a food pantry; shuttle transportation services for seniors; employment resource center; it assesses client needs and provides information and referrals to social services.

Needs/Projects this semester: client intake; fundraising events planning; follow-up to assess effectiveness of service provision; surveys and polls design and implementation; research into provision of nutrition and health information that is culturally appropriate; help in providing employment services; establishment of contacts with local businesses for employment center; workshops on resume and job interview skills; one on one with clients needing employment services.

Who should apply: consistent, reliable, responsive, and responsible people.

Don’t apply if: you are not able to make a consistent contribution. Most of the work at this agency takes place during business hours, though there are a few evening placements.

Special Notes: Check out website before applying: http://www.stjosephsgilroy.org/ Employees at this non-profit are very busy providing valuable services. Please respect their time by making appointments, coming on time, keeping your business brief, and calling ahead if you have an emergency that prevents you from coming on time.

Address: 7950 Church Street, Suite A, Gilroy

Contact information: Lilieth Armenta, 842-6662 extension 27

lilietharmenta@yahoo.com