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13 people are interested
Family Support Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center
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13 people are interested
The Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center (Walnut Avenue) is a strength-based family center. The mission of the Family Support Services program is to ensure that everyone who enters our doors feels welcomed, respected, and cared for. This department provides support to participants of other programs. FSS manages our food bank, donation room, operations (including front office), campaigns and annual event.
FSS Role Responsibilities
Under general supervision, FSS volunteers provide strength-based, trauma-informed support to participants and staff at our agency. Job duties vary upon focus of interest & time commitment. Average of 4-10 hours per week. Common tasks include:
- facilitating our food program
- facilitating our donation program
- supporting survivors of domestic violence who enter the agency
- office management
- phone management
Requirements & Qualifications
· Complete the Walnut Avenue Volunteer Orientation
· Pass criminal background check/finger printing and application process
· Completion of the front office training
· Commit to volunteer for a minimum of 3-6 consecutive months
· Attend any required meetings with agency supervisor
· Complete and return timesheet and other internship paperwork in a timely manner
· Strong communication skills, welcoming demeanor and the ability to maintain clear boundaries
· Ability to represent the agency with integrity
· Comfortable supporting participants in crisis
· Available for at least one day a week (Monday-Friday) during office hours (9am-5pm)
· Access to internet to communicate via email with agency on a regular basis
· Over the age of 18
· Bilingual helpful but not required
· Complete an exit survey upon completion of volunteer program
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Utilize the strength-based empowerment model to provide support to participants and staff
· Ability to communicate effectively with participants from diverse socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds to gain rapport, maintain confidence, and obtain confidential information in a tactful and courteous manner
· Ability to establish priorities to meet the needs of participants who may be under stress, in crisis, and addressing dangerous circumstances and multiple issues simultaneously
· Informed on agency programs, community programs and local resources
· Detail-oriented with clear communication skills (verbal and written)
· Capable of working collaboratively and independently
· Commitment to maintain a mutually respectful & supportive work environment that values and empowers team members to collectively accomplish program goals
· Strong interpersonal skills: commitment to uphold agency Code of Conduct, confidentiality and maintain a mutually respectful, professional work environment
Internships are usually connected with an individual receiving school credit from their college for their volunteer work with us. We are also open to creating internships for individuals that may not be getting school credit but are willing to volunteer at least 10 hours a week for 3+ consecutive months.
It is the policy of Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center to provide equal employment, volunteer opportunities and services (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices),national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law.More opportunities with Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center
Location:
303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US
Mission Statement
To provide support and services so that women, children and families have the opportunities and skills to thrive.
Description
The Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center is a strength-based family center that provides comprehensive support and services. Our agency has four core programs:
- Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Services for Children & Youth
- Early Childhood Education Center
- Community Relations Department
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
303 Walnut AvenueSanta Cruz, CA 95060
DATE POSTED
December 4, 2019
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Customer Service
- Program Management
- Crisis Counseling
- Organization
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-10 hours a week
- 3-6 consecutive months