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Brightli

SART Volunteer

Saint Charles, MO · On-site

SART Volunteer Location : Saint Charles, MO Department : Domestic Violence Employment Type ... Prevention Programming : Utilize evidence-based programs and implement prevention programming in ...

Brightli

SART Volunteer

Saint Charles, MO · On-site

SART Volunteer Location : Saint Charles, MO Department : Domestic Violence Employment Type ... Prevention Programming : Utilize evidence-based programs and implement prevention programming in ...

South Sound YMCA

Volunteer - Branch

Olympia, WA

Job Title: Volunteer- Health & Wellbeing Programs Summary: The Volunteer for health & Wellbeing ... programming. 5. Assist with outreach - Support the marketing and distribution of program ...

Brightli

SART Volunteer

Troy, MO · On-site

SART Volunteer Location : Saint Charles, MO Department : Domestic Violence Employment Type ... Prevention Programming : Utilize evidence-based programs and implement prevention programming in ...

SOUTH SOUND YMCA

Volunteer - Branch

Olympia, WA · On-site

Job Title: Volunteer- Health & Wellbeing Programs Summary: The Volunteer for health & Wellbeing ... programming. 5. Assist with outreach - Support the marketing and distribution of program ...

ChopArt

Summer Camp Intern-Volunteer Programming

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

We provide a minimum of 6 weeks of art programming for 27,000 homeless teens all around the world ... Selected interns will work alongside the Summer Program Advisory Board Member (Volunteerism) and ...

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Goodwill Industries of West Michigan

Muskegon, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Goodwill Industries Of West Michigan rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 663 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Volunteer Opportunities at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc!
Organizational Summary
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan is a non-profit organization headquartered in Muskegon, MI. We serve our community by providing employment development services and placement assistance for employment. Our programs are supported with profits generated primarily through the sale of donated goods in our Retail Stores. We have 17 retail stores and 2 employment and training centers operating in a region spanning Manistee to Holland to Cedar Springs.
Profile Summary
Goodwill relies on generous volunteers to support our mission. As a Goodwill volunteer, you can contribute directly to our mission of changing lives through the power of work by assisting with tax preparation, providing childcare for program participant families, helping in our retail stores, supporting Goodwill events within the community, and other rewarding opportunities that utilize your communication, organization, or customer service skills to make a positive impact on our community.
Responsibilities
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers prepare taxes or provide site support through the VITA tax preparation program.
Requirements:
1. Complete tax preparer training (40 hours).
2. Commit to a specific schedule.
Childcare Volunteers provide direct childcare for children 6 months to 12 years old while parents/guardians participate in Goodwill onsite programming.
Requirements:
1. Complete CPR/First Aid training within 3 months of volunteer.
2. Successfully pass national background check (for non-minors).
3. Complete childcare orientation (one hour).
4. Commit to a specific schedule.
Retail Volunteers:
- Assist Donation Attendants to bring in donations, move materials, and sort products.
- Assist Retail Associates by putting merchandise on the sales floor & rotating merchandise.
- Assist Retail Associates with various cleaning and organizing duties.
Requirements:
1. Complete Retail Orientation (2 hours).
2. Commit to a specific schedule.
Special Project/Event Volunteers participate in events in the community such as donation drives, program-specific events, and special retail sales events.
Requirements:
1. Complete Event Volunteer Training (2 hours).
2. Special Project/Event Volunteers can commit to a year or for a specific event.
Competencies
All roles at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission.
Perks
- Casual dress
- Collaborative culture
- Family friendly hours

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