"Dad's Corps Volunteer" to help Military Families

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Please contact us to see if the position is open.

Program: Dads Corps provides opportunities for active duty and veteran fathers to learn to thrive as parents, partners, and providers. More information about Dad’s Corps can be found at https://www.saysandiego.org/program/healthy-start-military-familyesource-center/dads-corps/

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests and support incoming calls
• Support preparation and logistics of evening events
• Identify, organize and update resource binder for providers, resources, programs, etc.
• Provide communication to clients/community on upcoming Dads Corps activities
• Data entry logging survey data
• Support outreach opportunities to further the reach of program
• Support childcare by engaging with youth of varying ages by creating activities, art projects, crafts, tutoring, reading to children, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Volunteer Benefits

• Involvement in the strengthening of neighborhoods and communities
• Understanding of the military community
• Participation in meaningful work resulting in a sense of accomplishment
• Development of an appreciation for teamwork and shared goals
• Non-clinical case management and community engagement skills
• Improvement of personal life and the lives of others in practical and long-lasting ways
• Will be invited to attend our annual Volunteer Recognition Lunch in May

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in the use of social media
• Organization and event planning skills welcome
• Must have reliable transportation

Training or Support

• Will receive support and guidance from Program Manager
• Will receive instruction on social media platforms and online tools
• Will be given an overview of military culture
• Will be given an overview of the First 5 program (for ages 0-5)
• Will work alongside of other MFRC staff

Volunteer Time Commitment

Length of service:
Ongoing (with a minimum commitment of 4 months), starting as soon as possible.

Looking for someone who is seeking 5 to 10 hours/week. Day(s) of week and time(s) volunteer is needed:

• Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:00pm for classes for military fathers
• Flexible hours during the work week, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM