EMPLOYMENT CLASS ASSISTANT TO ASSIST WITH RESUMES AND JOB SEARCH - Age 55 and over

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The Employment Class Assistant position is a volunteer that is dedicated to this non-profit's mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy. This position serves with the Employment Services staff to assists community members with gaining recent work experience through classroom workshops that prepare clients for internships or finding sustainable employment.

Training:
* Volunteer Orientation
* 1:1 training with Workshop Instructor
* Working with Adult Learners (optional)

Commitment:
* 3 hours/week
* 2 quarters (6 months)

Duties:
* Help students in computer lab with job readiness skills, resume building, job searching
* Record and report hours spent in classroom monthly
* Meet with Workshop Instructor as needed to discuss/assess client progress.
* Assist with workshop activities

Qualifications:
* Genuine interest in and respect for people with diverse cultural and backgrounds
* Willingness to learn new skills and contribute ideas and energy to the classroom
* Outgoing personality, enjoys conversation
* Patience and sensitivity to the needs of adult students

Benefits:
* Provide direct help to adults with employment needs
* Participate in a successful program with other volunteers
* Add to personal resumes and potential references
* Open opportunities for further training

Specific Needs:
Fridays 9am-12pm

Questions, call 253.722.5695

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)

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RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and older have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community.

RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities.

Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, truck assistants, retail assistants, assemble furniture in a fully equipped build shop), assisting immigrants, English as a Second Language (ESL), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups , construction volunteers (no experience required), and Immigration Intern and positions working for those with English as a Second Language (ESL), throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula.

We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities.

RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves.

INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete.

Thank you!