Role OverviewThe Lived Experience Advisory Board member is a volunteer position with a monthly stipend. The LEAB is a volunteer opportunity for adults who are currently unhoused or have experienced homelessness in past; are or have been enrolled in an Abode program for a minimum of one year; and would like to share their insights with Abode staff and leadership in order to improve housing assistance programs in the Bay Area.
What You Will Do
Attend monthly virtual LEAB member meetings, engage in focus groups and listening sessions, and provide input on programs, services, and policies.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidate is invested in quality improvement of services, has lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity, and is able to speak honestly and candidly about their experience seeking housing assistance services from Abode.
Requirements
- Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity (current or former)
- Enrolled in one or more Abode programs for a minimum of one year
- Ability to speak honestly and candidly about experience seeking housing assistance services from Abode
- Desire to share feedback with Abode decision makers about proposed housing program policies and plans
- Familiarity with Bay Area housing issues
Benefits
- Monthly stipend payment of $300 per month
- Training and professional development
- Opportunity to gain valuable work experience
- Supportive and kind work environment
]]>