Non-Contact
Work in the office area and
have no contact with shelter or STAR youth.
Hours available: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Skills required: organizational skills, ability to follow
directions and perform work.
Training required: Training required on specific tasks to make volunteer
efficient.
Office/Clerical
Filing, paperwork, direct
mail preparation
Answer phones, especially during lunch or staff meetings
Data entry
Babysitting for younger children of parents attending group sessions
(evenings)
Facilities
Light cleaning weekly in the
office area
Light maintenance such as changing air filters, light bulbs
Deep cleaning of the shelter on occasion
Help organize storage facility
Donation Coordination
Assist with sorting donations
of clothing and other items used in the shelter.
Make sure items are clean, or wash/dry in our facilities if needed.
Remove unusable items.
Sort by size and type and arrange properly in storage room.
Project Safe Place
Safe Place is a network of
public places reaching out to youth in a crisis. When a youth seeks
assistance at a Safe Place site, the site contact us and a volunteer is
dispatched to talk to the youth and help determine the next course of
action.
Help educate and recruit businesses to serve as Safe Place sites.
Check periodically with current Safe Places to determine their needs.
Assist with the annual appreciation breakfast or luncheon for the
participating businesses.
Youth Advocacy Council (YAC)
Verify school attendance and
performance of YAC applicants. Help screen applications.
Help with mailings.
Attend monthly meeting and help keep order and assist with activities.
Go on leadership outings of various types and help keep order, take
photos, etc. while serving as a role model.
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