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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:
Become familiar with each child’s or youth’s talents and interests; focus on building and sustaining a long-term positive relationship between Meeting Ground and Generation Station; provide parents and children with a comprehensive list of school, community and church sponsored programs in the Southern Cecil County area (sports, scouts, educational, library, church related activities, arts, music, etc.); assist parents with the enrollment of children in school, community and church sponsored activities; assist with families with coordinating transportation to/from activities; recruit and train volunteers to be a part of the Child/Youth Support Program; assist parents in making a plan that will enable their children’s continued participation in programs after they move into permanent housing; work to coordinate activities among Meeting Ground locations.
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:
Interest categories:
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Building / Grounds / Maintenance / Cleaning
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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:
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Youth programs
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Food service
Desired skills, talents and gifts:
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Flexibility
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Committee Coordination
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Adaptability
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Works as team member
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Time management
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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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