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14 people are interested
Maternity and Adoption Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
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14 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers to assist our Maternity and Adoption. Volunteers duties include:
- Returning phone calls to clients needing assistance
- Gathering the needed supplies and filling out necessary, but fairly simple, paperwork
- Interacting and engaging with clients when they arrive to pick up their donations
- Assisting clients with taking the donations to their vehicle if needed
- Keeping donation supplies organized and easily accessible
- Working closely with front office staff and maternity social worker
- Job requires at the most - 2-3 hours one day per week, or 1-2 hours 2 days per week
- Job also requires complete confidentiality.
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About Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
Location:
1900 S. ACADIAN THRUWAY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge proclaims the gospel vision of Jesus Christ as its mission by serving the needs of individuals and families, especially the poorest, and working with Church and community for justice, peace, and compassion in society.
Description
Who We Are
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge is the local Catholic Charities agency providing social services throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge covering 12 civil parishes.
For over 50 years, they have been providing direct services and advocacy for the poor and the most vulnerable in our community.
They serve people of all religions, including families in financial crisis, newly arrivedrefugee families, seniors in need of jobs, pregnant women, disaster victims,homeless families, disabled adults, and ex-offenders.
95% of those receiving direct services are below the poverty line.
They are the number-1-referred-to agency by the United Way Info Line.
What We Do
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge has the following ongoing programs:
Behavioral Health-- Counseling by licensed clinical social workers at 5 locations throughout the diocese, Senior Care Outreach, Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth age 10-14
Case Management/Direct Financial Assistance
Migration and Refugee Resettlement--Refugee relocation, English as a Second Language school, Immigration Legal Services
Employment programs--Job Services, Staffing Solutions, Senior Employment
Social and Community Responsibility--Prison Ministry, Community Outreach, Transitional housing for male ex-offenders and low-income families.
Maternity & Adoption Services--Domestic and International Adoptions, Maternity Services to women with a crisis pregnancy regardless of her decision to parent or make an adoption plan, post adoption counseling
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge also has many special events throughout the year to serve immediate needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1900 S. ACADIAN THRUWAYBATON ROUGE, LA 70808
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Administrative Support
- Data Entry
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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