Sample Volunteer Job Description
Title: Community Companion Volunteer
Major Objectives:
I. Establish a friendly relationship with an adults with multiple disabilities
II. Explore the community to encourage independence.
III. Provide support during community activities
Major Responsibilities:
1. Spend 2 hours per week doing any activity you and your peer/friend choose; seek pre-approval from peer/friend's case manager.
2. Support and encourage your peer/friend in performing activities in collaboration with other providers.
3. Provide ongoing communication to case manager and other team members
4. Terminate relationship with peer/friend when you can no longer volunteer
Qualifications:
1.Transportation (by personal car or bus) is necessary.
2.No experience with developmental disabilities or mental illness is required.
Training/Preparation:
1. Attend training session given by the Area MH-DD-SA
2. On-going support is provided by Case Managers, Volunteer Task Force and residential staff.
3. A background check is required, this will include a drug screening, criminal check and a DMV check. Volunteer can not begin working until all information has been received and approved by the area program.
Time/Place:
1. 2 hours per week is required, additional time is at your discretion.
2. Plan your schedule in conjunction with case manager and peer/friend.
3. Explore or attend events in your community or at places you and your peer/friend want to attend.
Length of Commitment: 6 months is required.
Supervision:
1. On-going support is tailored to each volunteer's needs
2. Supervisor:__________________________________
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