About Us:

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services.

Job Description:

The Life Coach volunteer will help improve the lives of families by providing advice/assistance with solving problems, and help others set/accomplish their goals. The volunteer will work at the donation center that strives to empower, educate, counsel, and inspire families and individuals to move from a place of dependence to living independently. Through guidance, the Life Coach volunteer will have a great impact on the lives of those who seek the path to a brighter future and life. The position can be performed fully in person and/or in combination of in-person and remote work.

Time Commitment:

• Due to Covid-19, this position is 100% virtual until further notice
• All responsibilities will be done fully remotely, at volunteers’ discretion/time

• Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week VIRTUALLY
• Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings:

• All Staff Meeting: Mondays 12pm - 2pm
• Program Meetings: Mondays 10am - 11am

• Must be able to commit to this 1-year volunteer opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice
• Help others establish goals
• Help others achieve their goals

• Provide adequate and constructive feedback
• Encourage and motivate others
• Help others set priorities
• Monitor progress and find solutions to setbacks
• The volunteer works primarily with low-income and homeless women/families

Requirements:

• Experience as a life coach or in counseling preferred
• Possess strong personal integrity and ethical principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and patience
• Be a positive role model
• Excellent listener
• Ability to motive, encourage, and guide others

• Ability to pass the mandated reporter exam
• Intern must have the appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to analyze and interpret situations and recommend viable solutions
• Learn methods and techniques to help families/individuals obtain goals
• Learn how to empathize and actively listen to identify problems

• Learn how to use diverse methods to inspire and motivate individuals

Advantages:

• Receive direct supervision from the Executive Director
• Participate in professional training offered to all employees

• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace

*** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***