The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

Volunteer Position Description

Purpose: The position of Volunteer/ Intern serves to assist pre-release and post-release clients in securing the support they need to successfully re-enter their communities and in so doing, support Safer Foundation’s mission. Our mission is to support, through a full spectrum of services, the efforts of people with arrest and conviction records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism.

Location: Any of our Facilities located in Quad Cities area

Key Responsibilities:

• Computer Assistance
• Client Services
• Mock interviewing with Clients
• Resume Writing
• Online Job Searches
• Literacy - Youth and Adults
• HSE (GED) Attainment - Youth and Adults
• Case Management
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Mentoring
• Special projects as they become available

Length of Appointment: Open

Time Commitment: For basic volunteering, any time commitment is allowed. During regular business hours of 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Most managers will work around your schedule.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of computer and data entry. Pleasant manner, patient, problem-solving ability and dependability.

Support: Training for this position will be provided.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veteranswww.saferfoundation.orgNo Phone Calls Please