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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
