Community Companions Support Volunteer

Community Companions Support Volunteer

 

 

The Community Companions program strives to help children develop in the areas of communication, functional living, and gross and fine motor, recreational/leisure, self-help, and social behavioral skills.  These skills are addressed in a safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment through activities that include cooking, computer activities, outings to various community locations, various board games, a variety of sports equipment and much more.  The program also participates in community integration activities with community-based groups within Montgomery County.   

Duties & Responsibilities:  

  • Collect demographic information and required documents from clients 
  • Assist with outreach into the community  
  • Coordinate schedules and communicate with volunteers and parents
  • Support Community Companions staff by processing client intake calls, inputting data, and other administrative tasks  

Qualifications:  

  • Basic computer skills (Office 365) 
  • Communication skills  
  • Available to volunteer in-person  

Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:  

  • Passionate about helping others  
  • Adaptable & Flexible  
  • Patient  

Volunteer Benefits:  

  • Volunteers will make a difference to the community and gain work experience while being part of a diverse and professional team  
  • Volunteers will develop professional skills   

Support:  

  • Community Companions Volunteers are provided on-site supervision and training by the staff members with whom they work.   

Time Commitment:  

  • 8-10 hours per week- Between 10AM and 6PM 
  • Two days a week- Between Monday and Friday     

Location:  

  • Community Companions is looking for volunteers to serve at their Rockville site. (1010 Grandin Ave, Rockville, MD 20851)
  • Parking lot onsite as well as street parking available.  Walking Distance from Rockville Metro Station  

Management Plan:  

  • Pamela Bennett, Program Manager  

Next Steps:  

  • Complete the application at the green button to the right  
  • Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
  • Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations 
  • Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying) 
  • Attend volunteer orientation 
  • Schedule your service