BETHLEHEM HAVEN
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I was a Volunteer & I mainly help by acting as an employer in mock interviews for participants. I also helped once with a resume workshop.
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Project Employ is a program offered to adults through Bethlehem Haven. The two opportunities through Project Employ is, 'a Life Skills program for individuals not yet ready or able to work, and a Professional Development program for individuals whose goal is permanent employment.'
The program helps adults find meaningful work in the area they would like to work which is incredibly valuable for our region. Also, the participants find a source of pride in the amazing work they do.
The staff is incredibly small for Bethlehem Haven, let alone Project Employ. However, the dedication of the staff is apparent in all that they do.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... a chance encounter with a past participant. She had just been offered a position as an administrative assistant. It has been a long time since I have seen someone so incredibly thrilled about an achievement. She couldn't wait to start, and had so many ideas she wanted to share with her new staff, but she also wanted to learn so much.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The staff and the participants are amazing. Often, we go from meetings to meetings and do not have contact with the very people we are trying to help. By volunteering with Bethlehem Haven's Project Employ, I am reminded of my passion to help my community.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Having employers participate as volunteers. Project Employ now has a site in McKeesport. Employers have been great about hosting the participants of Project Employ as interns, but helping with the mock interviews is also so important, and fulfilling!
The mission and the commitment that BH has to the city of Pittsburgh is awesome. It was obvious that the staff members looked at their position not as a job, but as a way BH’s mission intersects with their own vocation.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the sheer number of clients it has served.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had time to spend more time there.
I have been to Bethlehem Haven twice, and been equally impressed twice. The organization is to empower women with D & A and or mental health issues to gain control of their life's through long term housing program. Their facility is an open space that was recently renovated. It has clean and modern rooms and beautiful communal spaces for their clients.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the annual reports
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I met and interacted with the clients.