The Haley House Live-In Community is a group of volunteers who have committed to living and working at Haley House for a period of at least two years. Collectively, the community manages the Haley House soup kitchen on the ground floor of 23 Dartmouth St.
Joining the community is much more than a full time job. Living intentionally means not only serving the poor but being responsible to each other through weekly meetings, community meals, shared tasks, and a mindful approach to daily life. In our collective decision-making we utilize the consensus process and emphasize careful listening and mutual respect –- values that we try to live out both in our personal lives and our work in the soup kitchen.
Living together takes courage. It means challenging each other with a deep respect for the learning process of each individual, while holding a safe space for positive growth. Community living also requires accountability to both those we serve and those who support us.
Since its inception in 1966, the Live-In Community of Haley House has brought together diverse, loving, and dedicated people who have offered to commit themselves fully to the daily mission of Haley House, while living together as an intentional community on the top floors of 23 Dartmouth Street. While managing the Haley House soup kitchen, volunteers commit to living together as a community, building deep connections with each other and our guests. Hospitality is key to the community’s way of life. We share friendship, space, and material goods that we have received through the generosity of others.
We ask that applicants submit an online application, a current resume, and two letters of reference. Information about applying to the Live-In Community can be found here: http://haleyhouse.org/what-we-do/community/
We accept individual volunteers in the soup kitchen and short-term hospitality guests. To volunteer, please visit: http://haleyhouse.org/give/volunteer/. To request hospitality, please email li*****@********se.org
The whole membership decides collectively.
Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
The rules of the community are created by the members at the time & are always subject to change.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Labor: Yes (25 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Members are responsible for their own debts. We have a community fund which is dispersed to members should they need financial help upon leaving the community – this is replenished through individual contributions, external donations or through collective work such as shoveling. All living expenses are paid for through the 501C3 (i.e. utilities). Some members have part-time outside jobs for personal expenses.
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Large Scale Kitchen, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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