Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist with obtaining equipment and supplies, program set up, and program clean up.
2. Offer suggestions and ideas to the Program Supervisor.
3. Attend role-play and weekly meetings before and after the program.
4. Attend staff meetings, orientations, and training sessions as required.
5. Be aware of and use proper safety precautions.
6. Know and use proper Behavior Management techniques or refer to Program Supervisor.
7. Read, understand, and abide by all SSSRA staff policies.
8. Seek to provide an accepting, secure, fun environment for all participants.
9. Be enthusiastic and actively involved in all program activities.
10. Interact socially with the participants and encourage socialization among participants.
11. Teach leisure skills to participants.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 12 years of age. Experience with SSSRA or similar agency preferred, or experience with people with disabilities.

Essential Job Functions:
Volunteers must with or without accommodations be able to perform the following instructions:

• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Works collaboratively with supervisor and co-workers.
• Understand and follow through on simple oral and written instructions related to the assignment and communicate the same to other part-time staff and volunteers.
• Get to and from designated points at a program site quickly and without hesitation.
• Communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, emergency personnel, agency staff, affiliated agencies and participant families.
• Receive, review, and respond to written material whether by mail, facsimile, or email.
• Provide assistance when complex problems arise from program mishaps or interactions with agency employees/volunteers or clients.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.
• Be able to independently operate wheelchairs.

Benefits:

• Volunteer experience working with a variety of wonderful individuals of all ability levels.
• Flexible schedule.
• Learn new skills.
• Share your talents.