Organization: Meeting Ground

Location: Elkton, Maryland

Ecumenical Partner:

Pattern of Service: Mission Volunteer (USA)

Position description: This Program Assistant position helps the Program Directors in the best functioning of Meeting Ground’s facilities as a place of hospitality, community, and reintegration into society. The primary focus is to help individuals and families in difficulty transition back into the community and lead successful lives.

Essential job tasks and responsibilities: Run the Country Exchange (Donation Barn at Clairvaux Farm); supervise the inventory and equitable distribution of donated furniture, appliances, clothing, shoes and sundry household goods; coordinate and supervise volunteers; encourage residents development in appropriate retail skills and practices; review what items are (are not) needed and who is (not) currently giving in-kind donations; create an effective communication tool or tools that let the community know what type of in-kind items are desired and how they can be donated, including food, paper and cleaning supplies, household goods, furniture, clothing, appliances, toys, etc.; assist in the picking up of in-kind donations as needed; ensure cottage industry efforts are comprehensive, consistent and profitable.

All Program Assistants will be responsible for the following:

Resident Support: Help with the moving in and orientation of new residents; Provide transportation for residents if approved by supervisor; Be aware of medical conditions of our residents and how these affect those in the community; Help with residents moving out.

Leadership and Facilitation: Help answer phones and keep track of potential resident inquiries; Help with administrative duties as assigned; Attend and assist with regular meetings – community, staff, program, etc.; Assist with the development of the spiritual life of the community; Maintain standards and procedures to ensure individual privacy and confidentiality within and outside the community; Maintain all Meeting Ground site rules and procedures to ensure continuity within the community; Be a positive role model for residents in words, actions and attitudes.

Community Involvement: Help with donations - picking up donations and receiving donations brought to Meeting Ground; Build positive relationships with community organizations that provide services for our residents; Help build positive relationships with donors, visitors and short-term volunteers.

Other General Duties: Any task or duty, not limited to above, which may be assigned by the respective Program Director.

Mission description: Meeting Ground is a Homeless community that provides emergency shelter for 50 people plus transitional housing for 5 persons.

Length of service:  This is a 40 hour per week position with a varied

Start date: 08/2009

End date:  08/2010

Full time, part time or either:  Full-Time

Settings:

• Camp/Conference Center

Interest categories:

• Building / Grounds / Maintenance / Cleaning
• Mission Service (National)

Description of program location: We have an emergency shelter and the transitional housing in the city of Elkton. Clairvaux Farm is located 15 miles south from Elkton in a real rural setting. All shelters are located in Cecil County Maryland close to the line to Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Required skills, talents and gifts:

• Food service

Desired skills, talents and gifts:

• Flexibility
• Committee Coordination
• Adaptability
• Works as team member
• Time management
• Multi-tasking

Required experience, licenses and certifications: valid driver’s license with a good driving record; ability to drive a 15 passenger van or willingness to learn to drive the van.

Ecclesiastical status:

Required education and languages: none

Position benefits: Room and board

Housing:  Provided

Salary: This is a volunteer position.

Contact: Program Manager

Email: volunteer@meetingground.org

Phone: 410.275.2936 Ext.

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