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COURT
APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
Advocates
(CASA), Marin Advocates for Children. Every year more than
half a
million abused, neglected children need safe, permanent, nurturing
homes. Too
many spend years moving from one temporary home to another with no
family to
call their own. As trained advocates, CASA (Court Appointed Special
Advocates)
volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in
court.
The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where
he/she can
thrive. CASA volunteers are ordinary people who’re committed to
doing what is
best for the child. Volunteers are trained in courtroom procedure,
social
services, juvenile justice system, special needs of abused, neglected
children.
An 18 month commitment is required. Must be available weekday
afternoons to
attend mandatory training (9 sessions) Sept 25-Oct 26.
COURTS
Receptionist/Intake Specialist, Legal Self Help Service,
Courts. Greet and assist customers as they enter
Legal Self
Help Services, which provides assistance in understanding and
navigating
general procedures and providing tools and information for people to do
self-research or complete documents for processing. No legal experience
necessary. The volunteer will determine the type of case and the needs
of the
customer, and direct them accordingly. May also assist in responding to
correspondence
and request for forms, as well as with on-going and one-time projects.
Basic
office and computer skills, and ability to work effectively in a busy
environment with diverse customers are necessary. Bi/multi-lingual a
plus!
Training will be provided. Minimum time commitment of one three-hour
shift per
week is preferred.
CULTURAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Docents,
Cultural Services. Frank
Lloyd Wright enthusiasts are needed to lead docent tours on an on call
basis at
the historic Marin
County Civic Center.
Expand and share
your knowledge with a wide range of visitors. This is an excellent
opportunity
for volunteers with good speaking voices who enjoy teaching and leading
groups
on fascinating and educational hour and a half walking tours of this
national
architectural treasure, Frank Lloyd Wright’s last project. Outstanding training provided by expert
veteran docents.
Maintenance/Assistant
to Director of Maintenance, Cultural Services.
Do you have “handyman” skills? Assist in
facilities services with Marin Center Events, including facilities
maintenance,
electrical, plumbing, key-locking, painting, exhibits. Mechanical
aptitude and
interest required; three days/week.
Receptionist,
Cultural Services. Get a
first-hand and up-close view of what goes on at the Marin Center.
Receptionists needed to help put mailings together, answer phones and
direct
inquiries, make copies; organize a publicity book, assist with fair
entries,
light computer work such as data input and word processing, too.
Perfect
volunteer job for flexible person who would enjoy promoting culture and
the
arts in Marin in a friendly and low-pressure environment. The show must
go on,
and with your behind-the-scenes help, it will! Ideal hours would be a
3-hour
shift, Tuesday morning or afternoon.
FIRE
Lookout, Fire Department. The Fire
Department is
looking now for a team of volunteer Fire Lookouts for the 2010 fire
season. The
lookout provides the "early eyes" for all the county fire departments.
The lookouts provide critical early information about active fires
PRIOR to the
arrival of the fire departments on the scene, as well as
providing community education about
significant fire issues in Marin. Must be in physical condition to walk
from
the Tam East
Peak parking lot to the Fire
Lookout,
and should have a sound knowledge of Marin County
areas. Training
will be provided - basic orientation will take place in early June.
During the
season, lookouts are stationed on Mt.
Barnaby and Mt. Tam,
and work on
a revolving schedule.
Videographer, Urban Search
and Rescue Team.
Use your video recording skills to play an essential supporting role
for Marin
County
rescue workers. The USAR team is looking for an experienced
videographer to
record trainings for future reference. The 100-member USAR team
includes
personnel from the Fire and Public Works departments. The team is
capable of
performing confined-space rescue, water rescue, physical search and
rescue
operations in collapsed structures, initial medical stabilization of
injured or
trapped victims, hazardous materials categorization, structural hazard
evaluation, and stabilization of damaged structures. The ideal
volunteer can
capture key components of trainings, enjoys working with active groups,
and
supports the department’s public safety mission. The volunteer
may be asked to
advise staff about planning, shooting, and editing video. Hours:
weekdays
during business hours at various Marin indoor and outdoor locations.
Trainings
are held twice a month from November through April. Staff will provide
orientation and on-site support as needed.
HEALTH
& HUMAN SERVICES
Administrative
Nutrition and Events Aide, Public Health Services, H&HS. Only have a few hours a week to volunteer?
The Nutrition Wellness Program needs clerical support and event
outreach one
half-day per week on a sporadic basis.
Clerk, Community Mental Health Services,
H&HS. Use your customer service and office skills to
staff a
front desk and maintain medical records for patients in an office with
a steady
pace of work. The ideal volunteer is detail-oriented, self-motivated,
able to
answer phones, file, copy, fax, and enter data on existing Excel
spreadsheets,
and comfortable in a mental health care setting. Some computer
knowledge
required. Minimum hours: 3 to 6 hours a day, 1 to 3 days a week. Staff
will
provide training and orientation.
Community Resource
Specialist, Community Health
&
Prevention Services. Help Marin residents find accurate
information
about nearby community services by updating 211 Marin
County,
a 24/7 telephone assessment and referral service. The volunteer will
work with Marin
County
and United Way
program managers, promoting
the benefits of the directory to local nonprofit agencies and providing
tools,
teaching, and/or training to allow nonprofits to update their own 211
information. The ideal volunteer has excellent customer service skills,
is
detail-oriented, organized, a good record-keeper, and can be entrusted
with
confidential information. Must have transportation to travel to United Way
offices in San Francisco and
around Marin for site
visits. Training will be provided by United Way
and County of Marin
health services staff. For information
about 211, visit 211bayarea.org. Two mornings and two
afternoon shifts a week,
flexible schedule until project is completed, minimum 3 month
commitment.
Drivers,
Department of Aging, Health and Human Services. Do you like to
drive? Help
someone who can’t drive a patient for same-day surgery & help
settle them
at home, or drive someone to a doctor’s appointment. Flexible
hours, monthly
team meeting and gas reimbursement. Group will meet every third Tuesday.
Facilitators, Chronic Disease
Self-Management
Program. "Healthy Living" Department of Aging, Health and Human
Services. Help people suffering with chronic illness learn the
skills and
tools to cope with their disease. Marin County Health & Human
Services,
Division of Aging, is seeking Facilitators for six-week sessions of the
Chronic
Disease Self-Management Program. The content is in the form of a
well-designed,
interactive, scripted program developed at Stanford
University.
Are you suffering from chronic illness yourself? We encourage you to
apply. A
medical or teaching background is not necessary, but is a plus. The
program is
educational, fun, and powerful. Training is available at various times
throughout the year.
Health Fair Volunteer, Community Health and Prevention
Services, H&HS. Are
you interested in volunteering at county-sponsored health-screening
events on Saturday, October 9th (in San Rafael)
and/or Saturday, October 16th (in Novato)
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.? Volunteers are needed for Binational Health events
in the
areas of logistics (parking attendants, set up and clean up), greeters,
and
client assistants/translators (Spanish and Vietnamese speakers are
needed).
Seasonal flu vaccines (which include the H1N1 strain) and lunch are
available
for all volunteers. Saturday, October 9th (in San
Rafael)
and/or Saturday, October 16th (in Novato)
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grant
Writer, CA Nutrition Network, H&HS. Are you an experienced grant writer? The
Nutrition Division is looking for a skilled grant writer to respond to
funding
opportunities and write grant proposals for physical activity and
nutrition for
all age groups. The grant writer will also work with the funding
sub-committee
of the Marin Wellness Collaborative Leadership Council to research
potential
funding sources. Orientation will be provided.
Flexible hours, can work from home.
Nutrition
Events Aide, Community
Health & Prevention, Public Health
Services. Help your community
by
encouraging healthy habits for kids. Staff a booth at local events and
give
youngsters the opportunity to win prizes and learn about nutrition and
exercise. The volunteer also will hand out questionnaires and help with
set-up
and break-down. This opportunity is for the volunteer who likes people
and
works well with children. Weekend and weekday mornings, variable
schedule.
Individual training provided.
Packet
Assembler, Public Assistance
Eligibility, H&HS. Help clients in need
to access public
assistance resources by assembling packets of forms and information to
be
distributed to program applicants. The packets differ depending on
program and
the point in time of the case when the applications are being
distributed (new
application versus re-certification). It is of vital importance that
the
packets be assembled correctly, so efficiency and attention to detail
are
crucial. Self paced, flexible hours; training provided.
Parent
Partner, Community
Health
and Prevention Services, H&HS.
Are you a compassionate and empathetic individual
willing to make a substantial commitment to a family in need? Volunteer
Parent
Aides are matched with expectant or young families experiencing social,
emotional, or economic difficulties, and take on a mentoring
relationship,
helping parents develop life management, parenting, and social skills;
promote
the healthy growth and development of young children; help families
access
community resources; give daily living support, including
transportation to appointments;
and help reduce the risk of maternal depression. Through weekly visits,
the
Parent Aide establishes a minimum 1 year relationship with a family.
Bilingual
volunteers are especially encouraged to apply. Volunteers receive a
mandatory
20-hour training program beginning September 25 (call for full training
schedule). Volunteers also attend peer supervision meetings alternating
Mondays, 1-3 PM, beginning November 22.
Patient
Advocates, Department of Aging, H&HS. Project Independence
bridges the gap between the
Program Participants’ discharge from the hospital and the return
to their
autonomy, independence, and quality of life at home. Patient Advocates
work
with a client in their home and support them to understand and follow
discharge
plans and medication orders, and coordinate and arrange for community
services
which may be helpful. Patient Advocates must have their own
transportation,
complete 20 hours of training, and participate in ongoing in-service
training.
Receptionist/Administrative
Assistant, Health and Human Services (Youth and Family
Services) –
Health and Wellness Campus. Youth and Family Services seeks a
volunteer to
work a the front desk and behind-the-scenes in a program that provides
out-patient mental health services including assessment, case
management,
family counseling, education, and child psychiatry for children, teens,
and
families. Your efforts will support the entire family seeking
individual
or family assistance. Help provide a warm and welcoming
environment, greet
clients at the front desk, and provide administrative support such as
filing
and photocopying. Shifts are available Monday – Friday 9 a.m.
– 1 p.m. or 1
p.m. – 4 p.m. One or two 3-4 hour shifts per week are
preferred.
Senior
Peer Counselors, Community Mental Health Services (CMHS).
Are you
55+ and looking to help Marin seniors through a variety of
aging-related
issues? Peer Counselors are needed to provide one-to-one weekly
counseling to
senior clients in their homes, helping them deal with aspects of aging
while
providing emotional support and practical resources to help comfort and
empower
them. Volunteer counselors bring with them an interest in their own
personal
growth and the compassion and understanding that older clients require.
The
program offers its eight-week training session starting Spring 2010 in San Rafael, in
basic
counseling skills, issues of aging, and community resources. Other jobs
are
available in the meantime.
Videographer, H&HS
Administration. Work
closely with the Department’s Compliance Officer and Project Team
to produce a
digital video overview introducing the Marin County Department of
Health and
Human Services, including our clients, staff, services, H&HS sites
and
community partners. Access to a high quality video camera and editing
equipment
would be helpful. This is a 3-6 month collaborative project. Flexible
hours,
8-10 hrs/wk.
Vietnamese Translator,
Health and Human Services, Integrated
Clinics. Do you speak Vietnamese and enjoy helping others? Health
and Human
Services, Integrated Clinics has occasional need for
Vietnamese-speaking
volunteers to assist in the TB clinic to translate for clients. HHS has
additional needs for Vietnamese-speakers at various health screening
events,
such as the Binational Health Fairs that take place in October. If you
don't
mind being called upon for occasional support, and like to help others,
this
role is for you. We will call you with as much advanced notice as
possible and
utilize your skills on an as needed basis.
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Public
Relations Liaison, Marin Housing Authority. The Housing
Authority is
looking for that special person who has a lot of energy and genuine
affection
and understanding of elderly and disabled-persons' issues. Ideal
volunteer will
have some computer skills. Possibility of working on a newsletter, if
volunteer
is interested. Meet with residents, report problems to managers, and
work in a
team-oriented group. Training will be provided. Schedule is somewhat
flexible,
ideally 1-3 days a week for 4 hours a day.
HOUSING, MARIN
WORKFORCE HOUSING TRUST
Fundraising Strategist, Marin Workforce Housing Trust.
Develop an
all-encompassing fundraising plan and research
potential target donors, including foundations, individuals,
businesses, and
federal and state grants, to help the Housing Trust provide
low-interest loans
to developers for multi-family, affordable rentals for lower income and
special
needs populations. Match the priorities of potential donors to the
mission of
the organization. Be in on the ground floor of this new, collaborative
non-profit organization. The volunteer will work with guidance from the
Executive Director.
Policy and Procedures Reviewer, Marin Workforce
Housing Trust. Are you knowledgeable about the organizational
procedures
and policies necessary to comply with federal and state law for
non-profits? If
so, you can help the Marin Workforce Housing Trust meet potential donor
requirements for due diligence review, so they can carry out their
mission to
provide low-interest loans to developers of multi-family rental housing
for
lower income and special needs populations. Work with the Executive
Director;
flexible hours.
.HUMAN RESOURCES
Administrative
Assistant, CCV Intern Program, Human
Resources. Help
support opportunities for students and recent grads as
you keep the growing Civic Center Volunteers Intern Program organized
and
efficient. The ideal volunteer knows office systems, is accurate, has
an
excellent sense of order, and knows Excel. Experience in human
resources or
program management a plus! Hours: 4 - 8 hrs/wk on a flexible schedule.
Staff
will provide orientation and support.
Volunteer Coordinator, Marin
Community Clinics, Human
Resources.
Are you a highly organized, people-oriented self starter?
Coordinator
needed to develop, implement, and maintain Marin Community Clinics'
volunteer
program, including recruiting, interviewing, and screening potential
MCC
volunteers, coordinating the assignment of volunteers with Program
Managers,
documenting volunteer personnel files, assigning projects, supervising
and
evaluating volunteers, organizing volunteer recognition events. Prior
management experience a plus. Orientation to all departments and clinic
locations will be provided, as well as potential shadowing time on
specific
jobs.
MARIN COUNTY
FREE
LIBRARY (NOTE BRANCH)
Patron
Aide, Civic Center Library. Merge your computer and people
skills
together and tutor novice computer users in Microsoft Word, Excel,
basic
emailing, and Internet tasks. This is a great opportunity if you are
calm and
patient and are proficient with personal computers. Help patrons print
documents,
use microfiche, and monitor teens using the internet.
Storyteller, Civic
Center Library.
Add joy and adventure to the lives of older adults by becoming a
storyteller!
The Civic Center Library is in need of volunteers to read to groups of
seniors
who are frail and/or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Individuals should be
comfortable working with ailing older adults, reading to groups of
twenty or
more, and leading brief discussions. Four to five volunteers
needed.
Small time commitment -- once per week, approximately one hour, at
Senior
Access, 70 Skyview Terrace, San Rafael. Storyteller will receive
orientation from the staff of Senior Access, which co-sponsors the
read-aloud
program with the Civic Center Library. Volunteers pick what to read.
Interactions will include such things as reviewing a memory kit –
including
photos, old ads, etc. Times are Tuesday a.m., Thursday p.m., and Friday
a.m.
Current TB test required; test is provided free of charge by the County.
Readers,
Corte Madera Library. Practice your reading skills and
bring stories
to life by joining the Listen In! read-aloud team to serve
residents of
the Aegis Assisted Living Facility on Paradise Drive. Ideal
volunteers
love a good story, are comfortable reading in public, and are
expressive
speakers. Some listeners are hearing impaired, so the ability to speak
up and
to read aloud articulately and with enthusiasm is a necessity.
Book Mender, Fairfax
Library. Prior experience required to repair damaged books, attach
loose
pages and repair torn pages, 3 hrs/day, once or twice a week.
Cyberhost, Novato Regional Library. 1 – 6 friendly,
patient and helpful volunteers needed to provide
one-on-one instruction for the public in the basic use of Internet and
in the
use of the library’s online catalog system and online PC
reservation and print
system. Volunteer will assist the general public in navigating
computers and
may teach basic computer skills to adult learners, including how to
navigate
the Web and use a web-based mail account. Duties include assisting
patrons in
signing up and using public interest stations, assist in the basics of
Internet
usage, and assist in usage of on-line catalog and electronic databases.
Orientation provided. Flexible hours.
Senior Access Reader, Novato Regional Library. Do you enjoy reading
aloud? Touch lives and make a difference by reading to a group of frail
elderly, some with Alzheimer’s, every Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:30
PM in Novato.
The ideal
volunteer loves a good story, is comfortable reading in public, and is
an
expressive speaker. Some listeners are hearing impaired, so the ability
to
speak up and read aloud articulately and with enthusiasm is a
necessity.
Current TB Test required – test is provided free of charge by the
County.
Shelf Reader, Novato Regional Library. If you enjoy
libraries and the library environment, this is the job for you! Assist
in the
maintenance and organization of library shelving, refer patron requests
to
appropriate staff, search for missing or misplaced items. Physical
ability to
push, bend, stretch, lift, and read fine print is required. Orientation
and
training provided, 3 hr/wk, Sundays through Thursdays.
Internet Tutor, South Novato County Library.
Are you proficient in using a
PC? Help one or two prospective students use the library computers to
fill out
job applications, set up personal email, become familiar with MS Word,
gain
familiarity with and surf the Internet, answer a variety of questions.
Students
sign up at the reference table and that information is emailed to the
tutor,
who arranges a convenient time to meet. Must enjoy people, be patient,
desire
to share knowledge and be comfortable with PC skills, especially for
job applicants.
Spanish skills helpful but not required. Current tutor will train;
librarian
will give an orientation and provide handouts for classes.
Library
Beyond Walls Volunteers, Various Marin Library Branches. As
little
as an hour per month could bring the gift of books, audio books, movies
or
music to homebound seniors. Volunteers needed to deliver library
materials to
those who cannot get to the library due to physical disability or
transportation issues.
Teacher’s Aide, Marin
Literacy Program. Share your love
of learning as a support volunteer to the FLAGship (Families Learning
And
Growing) bus staff. The bus makes weekly visits to Marin area
communities to
reach families underserved by preschool services. Volunteers will meet
the bus
at a selected location, and assist staff directly with parents and
children.
Activities include school readiness, story times, art projects,
singing, health
information, and English literacy for adults and children. The ideal
volunteer
is comfortable with diverse groups and enjoys young children,
children’s
literature, and children’s music. Spanish fluency is a plus.
Literacy training
required. Make a difference for as little as two hours a week for six
months.
Bus hours: 8:30 to 2:30, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; see
www.marinliteracy.org for
schedule of
sites.
Tutors,
Marin
Literacy Program, San
Rafael
Library. Help open a door on the world! The Marin Literacy Program
is looking
for sensitive tutors for eager adults 1.5-2 hours per week over a
six-month
period. You'll work one-on-one or in small groups. Orientation to the
program
is offered monthly from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the San Rafael Public
Library, 1100 E
St. San Rafael.
Volunteers receive 16 hours of training offered quarterly on two
consecutive
Saturdays (9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).
Library Talent Scout, Marin County Free Library. Libraries are about more
than just books and computers! Make a difference for library patrons by
creating
programs, recruiting others and coordinating with libraries to provide
enrichment programs for library patrons and the surrounding community.
Responsibilities include arranging workshops, coordinating with
librarians and
branch managers, and reporting progress to the Project Coordinator.
Ability to
network with friends, family, civic groups and faith communities is a
must.
Training and support provided. 6 mo. to 1 year commitment.
PARKS
AND OPEN SPACE
Civic Center
Landscape Steward, Parks and Open Space.
Do you marvel at the lush landscaping inside and around Marin
County’s historic Civic Center?
Become a Civic Center Landscape Steward and help keep the landscaped
areas
looking beautiful. Orientation regarding the importance of landscaping
and of
hand weeding as it relates to Integrated Pest Management will be
provided by
the Chief of Landscape. Self-paced work in a relaxed environment with
flexible
hours.
Data Entry Clerk, Parks & Open Space. Want
to help our
parks and open spaces but not interested in digging brush on the
hillside? Are you detail oriented &
familiar with MS Access? If so, your skills
are needed with self-paced computer data entry into the
Park’s “Green
Card System” at the friendly Lucas Valley
office. Orientation to the database, tips and tricks will be
provided.
Flexible hours.
Gatehouse Attendant, Parks & Open
Space. Attention
outdoor lovers! McNears
Beach Park
is currently looking for personable, outgoing people to greet visitors
to the
park. Collect fees, answer the phone, direct park patrons, and interact
with
the public and staff. Shifts range from 4-8 hours. Volunteers will be
bonded by
the County.
McInnis Skate Park Steward, Parks and Open Space. Do you
enjoy watching the jumps and maneuvers
that skate boarders perform these days? Have some time in the mornings
or
evenings? Volunteers needed to tend to the skate park and tennis courts
at McInnis
Park, checking for
safety hazards, and
making sure the facilities are clean and working properly. Other duties
may
include sweeping the paths, weeding landscaped areas, and picking up
litter.
The ideal volunteer is friendly with park visitors, and may need to
remind
skate park users to wear helmets. Will be responsible for reporting any
issues
to the Ranger staff. Volunteers needed mornings, 7-9 AM, and evenings,
6-8 PM.
Training and orientation will be provided, including basic MERA radio
training.
PROBATION
DEPARTMENT
Office Assistant, Probation
Department, Adult Supervision Unit. Are you looking for an
opportunity for a self paced behind the scenes work experience? The
Probation
Dept is looking for an organized, self starter with an attention to
detail that
might enjoy the review of documents that need to be identified and
purged. Training
will be provided to give you the comfort level and knowledge to look
through
files and decide which ones should be destroyed. This project entails
moving
several files at a time to a desk for review and then back to the file
room.
The volunteer will head up reorganizing the file room as this task is
completed. Potential volunteers wil require a basic background check.
SHERIFF'S
OFFICE
Administration
Clerk, Sheriff’s Office. Sharpen your office
management and
bookkeeping skills in the Sheriff’s Office. The person in this
position will
interact with the public, make bank deposits, move mail to the
Auditor’s
Office, order office supplies, use Excel and Access to run query
reports,
maintain a storeroom, and perform basic research and filing. The ideal
candidate
is organized, people-oriented, efficient, and dependable.
Sheriff’s Office
staff will provide an introduction to the department. Applicants are
subject to
the Sheriff’s Office drug use guidelines and are required to pass
a background
investigation prior to appointment.
Jail
Administrative Assistant, Marin County
Custody
Unit. Help keep the County
Jail current with
changing laws and regulations. Assist the Jail Facility Regulatory
Compliance
Officer with records, systems and equipment. The ideal candidate is
organized
and attentive to detail. The person in this position may be asked to
complete
research projects, help implement new regulations and standards, set up
training meetings, and update documents. Orientation will be provided
by staff.
Applicants are subject to the Sheriff’s Office drug use
guidelines and are
required to pass a background investigation prior to appointment.
Public Safety Communications Assistant, Communications
Center,
Sheriff’s Office. Put your
computer skills to work assisting in rewriting of
operational policies and procedures, and providing research to assist
with
development of training materials. Must
be able to handle additional projects as assigned.
Training provided for general functions and
requirements. Applicants are subject to the Sheriff’s Office drug
use
guidelines and are required to pass a background investigation prior to
appointment.
Technology Support
Assistant, Technology Services
Unit. Keep law enforcement officers connected by cloning hard
drives,
maintaining CPUs, removing and repairing broken computer units, and
updating
software. The ideal candidate can diagnose and fix computer problems
and is
agile enough to work in the trunk or front seat of a patrol car when
necessary.
Orientation provided by Technology Services staff. Applicants are
subject to
the Sheriff’s Office drug use guidelines and are required to pass
a background
investigation prior to appointment.
TRANSIT
AUTHORITY
Marin
Transit Ambassador, Marin County Transit District. Are you
an
advocate for public transportation? Are you patient and willing to
coach others
about getting around Marin on buses? Marin County Transit District is
launching
a program to help new riders, mostly senior citizens, become public
transit-savvy. Find out how you can jump on the next bus and become a
Marin
Transit Ambassador! Volunteers must attend program orientation and
quarterly
ambassador meetings, and be familiar with Marin’s local transit
system.
Opportunities are available to accompany transit staff to community
presentations. Volunteers will receive a monthly Marin Transit local
pass (good
for unlimited free rides on MT routes) for every month they
participate.
Flexible hours, minimum 4 hrs/month, one-year commitment requested.
Mandatory
fingerprinting and background check provided by the district.
BI-LINGUAL
POSITIONS
Child Engagement
Leader/Mariposa Support Group, B-lingual, Health and Wellness
Campus,
H&HS. Do you believe in
encouraging healthy families? Support that goal and have fun engaging
children
while new mothers attend a support group intended to lessen the
potential for
postpartum depression. Volunteer must speak Spanish and English, be at
least 16
years of age, and have experience with children. Child-to-adult ratio
will not
exceed 10:1. Volunteers will help set up and close the meeting room,
and will
engage children ages 18 months to 5 years with games, singing, puzzles,
and
stories. Mandatory training in confidentiality and HIPAA will be
provided,
along with LIVESCAN fingerprinting and a TB test. Staff will orient
volunteers
to the county’s Health and Wellness Campus in San Rafael. Schedule: 1st
and 3rd
Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., running through June 2010. (You may contact
volunteer manager at 499-7167 for exact dates.) Ideally, volunteers
will commit
to one or two 2.5-hour shifts a month for the whole series. Program is
co-sponsored by Canal Alliance and the County Women’s
Health Clinic.
Child Engagement,
Bi-lingual,
WIC Program, Health and Wellness Campus – H&HS. Give
a warm
welcome to children to the Marin County Health and Wellness Campus in San Rafael.
While parents
keep clinic appointments and attend classes, volunteers will engage
small
groups of children, ages 18 months to 5 years, in indoor game-playing,
singing,
puzzle-solving, and story-reading. Games, books, and other supplies
provided.
The ideal volunteer is patient and enjoys youngsters. Volunteers must
be
Spanish/English bilingual, experienced with children, and at least 16
years of
age. Hours to be individually arranged within weekday clinic hours of 8
a.m. –
noon and 1 – 5 p.m. Commitment:
minimum
of 4 hours a week for six months. The four hours may be divided into
two 2-hour
shifts. Mandatory training in confidentiality and HIPAA will be
provided, along
with LIVESCAN fingerprinting and a TB test. Staff will orient the
volunteer to
the campus on Kerner
Boulevard.
Connection Center Resource Desk
Assistant,
Bi-lingual, Health and Wellness Campus – H&HS. This
is a vital
position that requires greeting, directing, and providing resource and
referral
information to visitors and clients at the Connection Center
at the new Health and Wellness Campus. This program seeks
bilingual
(Spanish speaking) individuals to provide a warm and welcoming
environment
where clients feel comfortable. This position requires providing
information
about the campus programs and community resources, escorting clients to
other
buildings if appropriate, and recording resource and referral
information into
a database program. Shifts are available Monday – Friday
during office
hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), and are especially needed during the
lunch hour (12
noon – 1 p.m.) and Wednesday evenings until 8 p.m. Entry level
position; work
at a gentle pace.
Food Stamp Application Assistant,
Bi-lingual, WIC
and Public Assistance, Public Health, H&HS. Do
you have strong administrative skills and a passion for
helping families in need? Assist Spanish-speaking WIC clients with
filling out
Food Stamp applications and gathering required supplemental
information. Copy
and collect all information and submit to Public Assistance Program via
interoffice mail at the conclusion of each appointment. Ability to
patiently
explain complex paperwork to potentially low literacy clients is a
must.
Mandatory orientation to the Campus and Connection Center
programs and services and Compliance training related to HIPAA and
Protecting
Personal Information are required.
Patient Assistant for
Spanish-Speaking Clients, Women’s
Health Clinic, H&HS. Do you enjoy helping patients? Gain
behind-the-scenes
perspective as you serve clients of a busy public health clinic in the
following areas: immunization, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV,
tuberculosis, and obstetrics and gynecology. This position
supports only
the gynecology clinic. Duties may include preparing exam rooms,
escorting
patients from the lobby, taking digital blood pressure and weight,
reconciling
patient logs, scheduling follow-up appointments, copying,
assembling
packets, and/or reviewing medical history forms with clients as
appropriate.
Required: conversational Spanish, strict confidentiality, commitment to
a
regular schedule, and a TB test. Hours: at least one four-hour shift a
week for
at least three months. Six-month commitment preferred. The ideal
volunteer is
detail-oriented, organized, and pleasant. Staff will provide training
in
clinical standards of conduct and practice, training in HIPAA,
orientation to
the department, and ongoing guidance and supervision.
Receptionist,
Bilingual, Employment and Economic Assistance, H&HS. Can
you
translate documents? Help others complete their paperwork? Here is the
perfect
opportunity for a volunteer who wants to hone their office,
communication and
computer skills and help their community. Bilingual required.
Senior
Peer Counselors, Spanish Speaking, Community Mental Health
Services
(CMHS). Are you 55+, bilingual, and looking to help Marin seniors
through a
variety of aging-related issues? Peer Counselors are needed to provide
one-to-one weekly counseling to senior clients in their homes, helping
them
deal with aspects of aging while providing emotional support and
practical
resources to help comfort and empower them. Volunteer counselors bring
with
them an interest in their own personal growth and the compassion and
understanding that older clients require. Ten week training program
required in
basic counseling skills, issues of aging, and community resources.
Spanish
Interpreter, Family and Children’s Law Center, Marin County Superior Court. Interpreter needed to translate
during legal appointments for Spanish-speaking clients. Familiarity
with legal
terminology a plus! Some briefing on legal procedures provided.
Tutors,
Bilingual, Juvenile
Hall School.
Reach out to our youth! The Juvenile Hall
School
is looking for bilingual tutors to help Spanish-speaking students learn
to read
and write in English. You'll work in a self-paced, team-oriented
environment -
anywhere from 1 to 4 hours per day, 3-5 mornings per week. Training as
liaison
between staff and Spanish-speaking patients will be provided.
Office
setting is fast-paced and volunteers should be comfortable in a busy
environment. Office experience is not necessary.
The Volunteer Manager often is able to custom-design a job to match your
particular background, skills, and goals. Minorities
and disabled are encouraged
to apply. Call for information.
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