Community & Employment Outreach Volunteer
Community & Employment Outreach Volunteer
This volunteer in this position works with our employment program to help find jobs that are available to people who recently immigrated to the US. Obtaining reliable and consistent employment can change the trajectory of a family's life. By reaching out to businesses to encourage them to collaborate with us on hiring our program graduates, this volunteer provides connections that can help build the lives of future generations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the staff of the SCC to plan outreach
- Call businesses to identify potential job openings
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18
- Access to a Laptop Computer
- Spanish speaker preferred
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
- Good verbal skills
- Willpower to keep going when it’s tough
- Resilience, Focus, and Friendliness
- Workable computer skills
Time Commitment:
- Volunteers must commit to 4-6 hours per week for either 6-months or 1-year
Location:
- Spanish Catholic Center (DC) 1618 Monroe St NW
- The closest Metro stop is Columbia Heights Metro station with a 13 m13-minutek
- Once exiting the Columbia heights metro station, go north on 14th street for 3 blocks, then take a left and walk on Monroe Street, once you pass the intersection, our building will be on the left.
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
