What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer & Intern Opportunities position at St. Vincent Catholic Charities?
Volunteers provide a wide range of support based on the volunteer’s interest and the current needs of the agency. Volunteers will work with the Volunteer Coordinator to find the appropriate placement. Volunteers will continue service opportunities through ongoing communication with the Volunteer Coordinator and assigned Supervisors.
Agency Expectations of the Volunteer:
- Follow all policies and procedures of the agency
- Complete assigned tasks and seek support as needed
- Only accept assignments in which the volunteer can complete to the best of their abilities
- Respect the confidentiality of agency business
Volunteer Expectations of the Agency:
- To have meaningful service opportunities
- Receive necessary support to perform tasks to the best of your capabilities
- Respect for efficient and effective use of volunteer time
- To be treated with mutual respect by agency staff members
Volunteer Service Opportunities:
- Refugee Services Support
Benefits:
- Impacting positive change in the lives of the clients our agency serves
- Sharing and expanding your knowledge and skills for the betterment of others
- Work in collaboration with agency staff assist children, adults, and families in our community
- Supports Mission, Vision and Values of agency
- Act as an ambassador for the agency within the scope of volunteer service
- Forges mutually respectful, and professional partnerships with team members and clients
- Sensitive to and respective of cultural diversity
- Sets boundaries and maintains the helping role of the volunteer to appropriately to meet the needs of the persons or family members served.
- Appropriate level of education for volunteer service
This description is intended to describe the essential volunteer service opportunities, general functions, and essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a volunteer. Other functions may be assigned with the agreement of the Volunteer and staff.