Why do you want to work at a homeless shelter?

"I want to work at a homeless shelter because I want to make a difference and have an impact on the lives of those less fortunate, help my local community, and build skills and experience that can benefit my career" is a good answer to this interview question.

Homelessness is a major issue confronting the United States and many major cities within it. It is a good idea to highlight this problem in your answer as well, so you can detail how you would like to be part of the solution. You should also inject any career goals you have into this answer and detail how working at a homeless shelter will help you achieve them.