Turk Center Volunteers

Thank you for volunteering to serve people at Interfaith Turk Center (formerly Haven House). The Turk Center is an intermediate housing option for people discharged from the hospital who are unhoused.

Location & Time

Address: 550 W. Washington St., Escondido, CA 92025

Arrival time: Please plan on arriving at 4:20 PM. You will be through by 6:15 PM.

Health & Safety

Wear a cap and tie back your hair if it is long.
You do not need to wear a mask, but you may if you prefer.
You must wear gloves when inside.
Wear a baseball cap or a hair net.

Serving & Activities

You will be helping serve food and drink and then leading a game or activity.

If you choose, you can play Bingo (Beth has a set which she can loan you).
If you play Bingo, it is helpful to bring small tokens for the winners.
We recommend playing 3 games of Bingo.
You may lead another group-friendly game or offer a season-themed craft activity.
Your craft ideas are welcome; if you prefer, Beth can obtain materials and plan the craft. Please give Beth a few weeks to plan a craft if needed.

Around 5:00 PM, notify the residents in the dining room that you will be coordinating an activity at 5:15 PM.

Typically 3–4 volunteers are needed, but serving and the game can be done with two energetic volunteers.

On-Site Direction

You will be directed by the servers and staff on how you can best help.

Contact

If you have any questions ahead of time, please contact:

Beth Sullivan: beth@pa3.com
Phone / Text: 847-254-0212

Driving Instructions

Take 78 east and exit on Centre City Parkway south.
Go past the light at Centre City Parkway and Washington St.
Look to your right for a hotel just past the light.
Turn into the driveway to the right and go past the first locked black gate to the second locked black gate, then past the main entrance to the office.