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Flexible Schedule
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Atlanta, GA 30310
Do you enjoy working with teens ages 13-18 and want to further you skills in group work? This opportunity provides a chance to give back to the some of the most vulnerable children and their families in Atlanta. Project GRANDD families are grandparents raising their grandchildren with special needs. The biological parents are unable to care for the children due to a variety of reasons including death, illness, substance addiction, incarceration, etc. Job description The Teen Support Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating a monthly support group for elementary-aged children who are being raised by their grandparents. The Children’s Group Facilitator is responsible for the development and maintenance of the group and ensures that the group meets and maintains the ISDD's standards of quality. Time commitment is 2 hours per month on the third Tuesday. Group is held at the Metropolitan Library Branch in SW Atlanta. The Teen Group Facilitator will: a) provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for teens b) provide opportunities for teens to enhance their self-esteem and practice social skills c) model effective non-violent problem solving and conflict resolution techniques d) support teens and their grandparents to establish trust and positive interactions with each other e) support teens as they work through difficult emotions such as grief, anger and loss Desired Skills and Experience This position requires the following skills: Group Facilitation, Cross-cultural Communication, People Skills, Relationship Building, Child Welfare, Child Care. Experience working with children required. Master’s degree in counseling or social work preferred. About Project GRANDD and Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability: Project GRANDD is a community-based support program for grandparents in the Metro Atlanta Area who are raising grandchildren or other relatives who have disabilities, chronic illness, or behavior or learning difficulties. Project GRANDD provides group educational meetings, monthly support groups, family care coordination and practical help where needed. Project GRANDD is a program of Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability (ISDD), an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004 with the mission to promote health equity for children living in social and economic disadvantage with or are at risk for disability.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Atlanta, GA 30310
Do you enjoy working with children ages 5-12 and want to further you skills in group work? This opportunity provides a chance to give back to the some of the most vulnerable children and their families in Atlanta. Project GRANDD families are grandparents raising their grandchildren with special needs. The biological parents are unable to care for the children due to a variety of reasons including death, illness, substance addiction, incarceration, etc. Job description The Children’s Support Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating a monthly support group for elementary-aged children who are being raised by their grandparents. The Children’s Group Facilitator is responsible for the development and maintenance of the group and ensures that the group meets and maintains the ISDD's standards of quality. Time commitment is 2 hours per month on the third Tuesday. Group is held at the Metropolitan Library Branch in SW Atlanta. The Children's Group Facilitator will: a) provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children b) provide opportunities for children to enhance their self-esteem and practice social skills c) model effective non-violent problem solving and conflict resolution techniques d) support children and their grandparents to establish trust and positive interactions with each other e) support children as they work through difficult emotions such as grief, anger and loss Desired Skills and Experience This position requires the following skills: Group Facilitation, Cross-cultural Communication, People Skills, Relationship Building, Child Welfare, Child Care. Experience working with children required. Master’s degree in counseling or social work preferred. About Project GRANDD and Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability: Project GRANDD is a community-based support program for grandparents in the Metro Atlanta aarea who are raising grandchildren or other relatives who have disabilities, chronic illness, or behavior or learning difficulties. Project GRANDD provides group educational meetings, monthly support groups, family care coordination and practical help where needed. Project GRANDD is a program of Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability (ISDD), an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004 with the mission to promote health equity for children living in social and economic disadvantage with or are at risk for disability.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Atlanta, GA 30310
Make a difference in the lives of children being raised by grandparents. Become a childcare volunteer to supervise children aged 3 to 7 once a month while their grandparents and older siblings participate in a support group. Some of the children have special needs and require one to one attention--so we need lots of volunteers. Activities include reading stories and supervising quiet play from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at the Atlanta-Fulton County Library - Metropolitan Branch at 1332 Metropolitan Parkway Atlanta, GA. Volunteers must pass a background check to participate in this role.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Decatur, GA 30032
The Volunteer Administrative Assistant provides administrative support, including data entry, letter composition, filing, photocopying, faxing, mailing, word processing and other tasks. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create merged mailings Prepare board meeting documents, board manuals and other board materials, updating them as necessary Accurately maintain database, including entering and updating donor & prospect information/contributions and preparing gift acknowledgements within three days of receipt Prepare fundraising reports Update grants calendar Conduct prospect research Provide administrative support for the annual golf tournament Provide general administrative support as needed by the organization PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proper business English Detail oriented with strong organizational ability Skilled in database management, Network for Good experience a plus Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher Hours The volunteer may select a regular weekly schedule (minimum 2 hours), M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
