Description:

THE POSITION

Meals On Wheels of San Francisco is seeking exceptional candidates to serve as Interns in the Volunteer Department. Interns have an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the breadth of non-profit work, and learn from an outstanding and experienced team. Social Services Interns act as a bridge between the Social Work and Volunteer departments, handling outreach to our homebound clients to offer volunteer services. Social Service Interns will help expand the MOWSF Volunteer Department with the implementation of a brand new program, in order to reach even more of the 1900 clients we serve with supportive services.

JOB SCHEDULE:

• Fall 2012, Mid August—End of October
• Must be able to work 2-3 weekdays in our Bayview neighborhood office.
• Minimum of 16 hours/week total for a 3 month commitment
• Hours can be flexible within normal business hours of 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
• Up to full-time hours are available

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle all outreach to clients for volunteer services offered (ongoing and one-time services) and create a system for client communications record-keeping
• Work with Social Workers/Case Managers when relevant in regards to clients
• Help implement a Volunteer Neighborhood Networking program
• Help with other volunteer appreciation activities
• Help with volunteer recruitment for Social Work department needs
• Client Volunteer Data Entry
• Other duties as requested by Volunteer Director

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or current/part-time students
• Experience/strength/interest in one or some of the following: Project Management, Social Services, Gerontology, Public Health, Senior Issues, Community Outreach, Communications, Non Profit Leadership/Management, Volunteerism, and Data Management
• That you care about our mission statement
• The ability to lift 35 lbs

Hours:

2-3 days/week, 8:30am --4:30pm

Length/Availability:

3 months

Start Date:

August 15, 2012

End Date:

July 30, 2012, October 20, 2012

Deadline:

July 30, 2012

Additional Info:

BENEFITS:

• Learning from and collaborating with one of the best non-profit Volunteer Departments in San Francisco
• Networking and exposure to non-profit professional work
• Being part of a positive, mission-oriented agency doing life-changing work on behalf of isolated seniors in the city.
• College credit/fulfilling college requirements
• If duties are fulfilled, a great letter of recommendation/reference

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to the Volunteer Director

Tags:

volunteer  social  services  social  work  hunger  seniors  food  community  engagement 

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