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Recruiting Organization: Lifeworks Services, Inc.

Lifeworks is seeking volunteers for short and long-term opportunities to support adult individuals with disabilities. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for completing tasks assigned by the supervisor while respecting the organization's principles and acting professionally toward all clients and staff members.

Position Title: Volunteer

Department: Apple Valley

Hours: Part-time, Monday - Friday

Location: Lifeworks Services - Apple Valley, MN

Compensation: N/A

Why Volunteer at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Are a "Champion" for inclusion.
• Align with Lifeworks Vision, Mission, & Values.
• Are committed to the program.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.

How you’ll be spending your time:

• Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Sharing your expertise on a subject or hobby of interest by leading or teaching individuals in a classroom or one-on-one. (examples: knitting, sports, singing, playing an instrument, etc.).
• Participating in and helping staff to facilitate group activities such as arts & crafts, music, games, outings, etc.
• Providing clients and staff with hands-on support during community outings, such as helping with meals and pushing wheelchairs.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and assist where needed throughout the facility.
• Understanding your role, obligations, and the organization's policies and safety standards.
• Maintaining trustworthiness, protecting confidentiality, respecting the rights of your colleagues, and approaching your work with an open, non-judgmental mindset.
• Consistently following the organization's safety standards and requirements while fulfilling your duties.
• Arriving on time for your scheduled shift and maintaining a professional demeanor when interacting with clients and staff.

Requirements

• Successful completion of all necessary and required training.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Professional and capable of adhering to instructions.
• Courteous, attentive, and approachable demeanor.
• Have access to dependable transportation and excellent time management skills.
• Candidate must complete and pass a background study, pre-employment drug screen, and reliable transportation for work purposes.

Equity Statement:

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring