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9 people are interested
Help the COVID Unemployment Crisis Virtually
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Services of Delaware
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
This opportunity is remote-based within the State of Delaware.
Former recruiters, vocational workers, workforce development specialists, Human Resource professionals, and career coaches encouraged to apply.
We are searching for caring, detail oriented professionals to provide weekly virtual peer to peer wellness support for newly unemployed individuals due to COVID. Volunteers provide structure in resume and cover letter building, networking, and strategic job searching. Our volunteers ensure each participant makes notable progress towards employment. Together clients and volunteers build rapport and a trusting relationship to alleviate the effects of isolation and unemployment.
The combination of collaborative planning and connection with clients creates an innovative approach to addressing unemployment. The ESN increases community equity through expanding social capital and opportunities. This program provides clients the opportunity to upskill through a workforce development program and work with coaches to regain stable employment, as well as the opportunity to be referred to clinical care.
Volunteer requirements:
18 years or older
Submission of background check
Commit to 8 hours of training
Minimum of 2 hours of volunteering per week for at least 6 months.
This is a remote/virtual opportunity and volunteers can apply regardless of whether they live in the state of Delaware or not.
We hope you’ll consider this unique opportunity to assist your community in a meaningful and impactful way. If you’d like to apply please do so through our website and schedule an interview directly with Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Griffith on the confirmation page.
More opportunities with Jewish Family Services of Delaware
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jewish Family Services of Delaware
Location:
99 Passmore Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803, US
Mission Statement
The mission of JFS of Delaware is to strengthen individuals, families and the community by providing counseling and support services, based on Jewish values.
Description
Jewish Family Services is a health and human services agency serving families within the Delaware community for over a century, improving people’s lives and life prospects. With offices in Wilmington and Newark, JFS offers counseling, care management, youth development, and communal services to people without regard to race, ethnicity, or religion. Volunteers with JFS primarily serve older adults through Brandywine Village Network. BVN, for short, is an aging in place program designed to help older adults remain living at home independently. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for activities and schedules that best fit their interests and availability.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2021
SKILLS
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers with the ESN are required to engage up to four hours per week for at least one (1) year.
- Must have access to the internet and device