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ZOE International

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Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

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Lancaster, PA · On-site

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International Volunteer

Heartbeet Lifesharing

Hardwick, VT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT
http://www.heartbeet.org
Want to Make a Difference? Come join our vibrant and caring life-sharing community where everyone - regardless of ability - can find meaning, dignity, and reverence for life.
Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!
Position Available
Title: International Volunteer Caregiver
Job Description:
Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for volunteers who are interested in joining our community to live with and assist individuals with developmental disabilities. You will be supporting in all aspects of their daily life including in the home and in skill-based programs. We are looking for someone who is patient, humorous, and caring. A great love for the outdoors and an interest in farm and garden work is a plus! No prior experience in disability care needed.
Why Will You ♡ It Here? As a volunteer, you will be joining an organization that is mission driven and focused on building lasting connections. You'll get to participate in challenging but rewarding work. And you'll finish each day knowing that you and your efforts are contributing to the healing and renewing of society and the earth. Sound interesting? Apply today and be a part of what puts the HEART in Heartbeet!
Roles & Responsibilities
You will be provided training and guidance to enable you to perform the following tasks, not limited to:
  • Assisting with Personal/Hygiene Care
  • Offering Physical and Emotional Support
  • Creating Social Opportunities
  • Promoting Social Harmony
  • Supporting Medical Needs
  • Participating in Recreational Activities
  • Performing Household Tasks (cooking, house-cleaning, and laundry, etc.)
  • Participating in Residential and Vocational Activities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The ideal candidate will have experience working with others, along with:
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Self motivated and driven with the ability to organize and complete tasks
  • Willingness to accept supervision, coaching, and guidance from others
  • Passionate to work with individuals with differing levels of abilities and needs
  • Positive attitude and excitement to join a mission-driven organization
  • Reliable and able to adapt to changing conditions
  • Direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (preferred but not required)

Qualifications
  • 18+ Years of Age
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Valid International Driver's License
  • English Language Proficiency Test Results (Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a passing TOEFL, IELTS, or DET score)
  • Must pass required Background Checks for position

Benefits
  • Full Room and Board
  • Annual Stipend
  • 2 Days Off per Week (1 On-Call Day)
  • Personal Time and Sick Leave

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.
Reports To: Householder
Hours / Job Type: Full-Time
Job Location: On Site/Live-In
Compensation: Volunteer Stipend
Heartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer, Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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