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Appalachian Outreach and Samaritan House Homeless Shelter

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Organization Description: Appalachian Outreach is a poverty relief ministry in partnership with the community.  We provide a spectrum of care including home repair, shelter, food, clothing, educational programs, and Christian counseling.  We are in need of volunteers to help with these program. 

Issue Area(s):

• Homelessness
• Religious Service 
• Poverty

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description:

We are a host site for Bonner Scholars, psy. interns, human services interns, and Spanish interns.

We hire 12 to 15 college students per summer to lead Back Yard Bible Clubs, work in our Ministry Center (clothing & food), lead home repair teams, and work at the Samaritan House Homeless Shelter.  We provide room, board, and a $150.00 per week stipend. 

Internship Start/End Dates: 

Internship Length: 10 weeks

Application Process: Please go to our web page and submit an application.  For additonal information please call 865-475-5611.  The above information is for the summer.  However, we have volunteer opportunities year round. 

Application Deadline: 

Stipend Provided? Yes - $150.00 per week

Housing Provided? Yes - dorm room & meals with sponsorship church

Hosted Bonners before?

Service Opportunity

Service Opportunity Description:  Volunteer opportunities are available year round. 

Service Opportunity Start/End Dates:

Resource Opportunity

Resources Available: 

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