Adopt-a-Family Project Leader

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Avivo, formerly RESOURCE, provides a full spectrum of chemical and mental health services, career education, and employment services. Our paired services lay a foundation of health, and social and economic wellness, that transforms lives.

Serving Minnesota since 1960, we specialize in helping individuals and their families who face complex barriers to success - poverty, homelessness, unemployment, chemical addiction or mental health concerns. Avivo helps more than 18,000 people each year achieve recovery, employment, and economic advancement.

Purpose

Avivo’s Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gift Program matches families who are currently participating in an Avivo program with community sponsors who anonymously provide gifts for the holidays. The person in this volunteer position will help provide support throughout the entire project.

Volunteer Duties ( May Include, but not limited to)

- Promote to potential groups who may be interested in participating

- Communicate with program staff and clients about their needs and collect appropriate paperwork

- Complete data entry

- Communicate with donors and provide them with information needed

- Prepare any supporting documents, recruit and organize individuals to assist.

- Coordinate distribution of donations - include organizing deliveries and pick ups

- Schedule and manage on-site volunteers and volunteer groups

Volunteer Requirements

Good communication skills - written and verbal. Must be reliable and organized!!! Past special events or campaign coordination experience preferred. Project management skills a plus!

Location and Time Commitment

1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis - some work can be done off-site,

Building Hours are from 7:30 to 5, M-F

5-20 hours per week now thru December 20