House Volunteers Needed

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Purpose of Position:

Assist with providing our houseguests with a pleasant and comfortable stay by helping with housekeeping, maintenance, and day to day house activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an atmosphere of warmth and support by interacting with houseguests, Provide general assistance to houseguests as needed.
• May be asked to give tours to guest families. Become familiar with the house, show guest families where to find things, how to work things.
• Perform daily house operation and housekeeping tasks as requested by staff, including laundry, restocking, and organizing.
• Circulate through the house to identify potential problems that might need staff attention.
• Assist staff as needed with special projects.

Commitment:

• Volunteer a minimum of two 3-hour scheduled shifts per month.
• Shifts are every day of the week ( 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m . 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. )
• Volunteers are asked to consider shifts as a serious commitment, for a minimum of one year, with minimal absences.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old or older, unless accompanied by an adult.
• Must show proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Must pass a background check
• Personable, patient, flexible and good communicator.

• Able to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.
• Resourceful and able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to represent the house in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate respect for confidentiality.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs and lift at least 30 pounds.

Training:

• Attend new volunteer orientation.
• Volunteers will be trained by staff and other volunteers during their scheduled shift.
• Will be provided with a volunteer handbook.

Typical duties

• Organize & restock supply areas
• Complete laundry
• Assist in preparing a room for house guests
• Wash dishes & complete dishwasher cycles
• Monitor refrigerators and pantry, discard food as necessary
• Advise meal program guests on kitchen essentials
• Pack up meals as leftovers
• Special projects, as necessary for the staff