MIDLAND DIVISION

This category is for opportunities that can be copied to any page and used for every location

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

Volunteer Opportunity Description

Organization Name: The Salvation Army

Position Title: Administrative Volunteer

Location: 701 Good Hope Street, Cape Girardeau MO. 63701

Time Commitment: A few hours per week, flexible hours

Duration: 1+ year(s) preferred

Overview: The Administrative Volunteer will advance and support the mission of The Salvation Army by helping the administration team. This volunteer position performs routine clerical duties, answering phone calls, greeting donors, visitors and clients, and data entry. Administrative volunteers will comply with The Salvation Army, Federal, State and local policies and standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Support other staff
• Database work
• Document filing
• Document Printing
• Copying
• Volunteer Coordination  

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma / G.E.D and 1 year experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to relate with people through courteous and professional manors
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office 365
• Pass the background check

Benefits:

• Skill development
• Free training opportunities
  
• Conference options
• Networking

Application Process: Click on the link below to make a Better Impact account and follow email instructions to fill out the required background check. Once the background check clears, safe from harm training,

.
Contact Information:

For more information contact us at mid.capegirardeau@usc.salvationarmy.org or (573) 335-7000

Serving on a board or council to support a non-profit organization holds immeasurable importance and value. It is an opportunity to contribute to a cause you deeply care about, making a tangible difference in the lives of others. By dedicating your skills, passion, and energy, you become an agent of positive change, inspiring others and fostering a sense of community. Serving not only benefits our organization by expanding our capacity, but it also enriches your own life, offering personal growth, new perspectives, and the satisfaction of knowing you are actively working towards a more compassionate and just world. Your time and effort can create ripples of impact, creating a lasting legacy and inspiring others to join in the spirit of service. 

Advisory Organizations:

• Advisory Board
• Advisory Council
• Echelon
• National Advisory Board
• Red Kettle Club
• Service Unit Committee
• State Advisory Conference
• The Association
• Women's Auxiliary

A Local Officer is a Salvation Army soldier [An enrolled member of the church] appointed to a position of responsibility and authority in a corps. A Local Officer carries out the duties of one's appointment without remuneration from The Salvation Army.  The Local Officers are the Corps Council Members [ex officio]. The Corps Council advises and assists the Corps Officers in matters concerning the progress and well-being of the church.  

Requirements: 

• Enrolled in The Salvation Army church as a soldier.
• Has read the Orders and Regulations for Local Officers.
• Attendance to church
• Carry out one's duties to the best of one's abilities.

Local officer positions are as follows. 

• Corps Sergeant Major [CSM]
• Corps Secretary [CS]
• Corps Treasurer [CT]
• Recruiting Sergeant [RS]
• Women's Ministries Secretary [WMS]
• Bandmaster [B/M]
• Songster Leader [S/L]
• Older Adult Ministries Chaplin