Needs From: United Way of Central Minnesota Volunteer Connection

JOB DESCRIPTION: Shelter Support Advocate Location: Anna Marie’s Alliance Responsible to (supervisor): Victoria Evens, Volunteer Coordinator

Purpose:  

Shelter support advocates provide support to individuals and families escaping domestic violence by staffing the front desk of the advocate’s office. Shelter support advocates answer and direct phone calls, monitor entrance to the shelter, assist residents with various requests, and provide support to families seeking safety at Anna Marie’s Alliance. Shelter support advocate volunteers work alongside shelter staff to ensure timely response to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities: 

1.       Answer and direct phone calls.

2.       Staff the front desk.

3.       Monitor front door.

4.       Interact on a casual support basis with residents and children. 

5.       Basic office support.

6.       Documentation of outgoing donations.

7.       Perform related duties as assigned.

8.       Maintain confidentiality.

9.       Arrive on time for commitments.

10.     Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

11.     Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.     Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

 

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer/

JOB DESCRIPTION: Groundskeeper Location: Anna Marie’s Alliance Responsible to (supervisor): Victoria Evens, Volunteer Coordinator

Purpose:  

Volunteer Groundskeepers support our residents by assisting in the maintenance of the AMA property. This may include snow blowing, shoveling, salting, mowing, watering, raking, etc. This helps staff meet the needs of our clients by providing a comfortable, safe environment to those residing in the shelter and transitional house.

Responsibilities: 

1.    Clear Snow from sidewalks and entry ways in a timely manner.

2.    Salt Sidewalks.

3.    Mow property (at AMA and Transitional House).

4.    Water gardens, container plants, etc. (at AMA and Transitional House).

5.    Rake leaves.

6.    Trim Hedges.

7.    Communicate need for any equipment maintenance/repair.

8.    Perform related duties as assigned.

9.    Maintain confidentiality.

10.  Arrive on time for commitments.

11.  Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

12.  Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Ability to do independent work with minimal supervision.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.     Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment:

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

 

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer/

JOB DESCRIPTION: Facility Support Location: Anna Marie’s Alliance Responsible to (supervisor): Victoria Evens, Volunteer Coordinator

Purpose:  

Facility support volunteers assist in the organization, maintenance, and distribution of donated items. This supports our organization by providing necessary items to our residents and maintaining a clean, organized space.

Responsibilities: 

1.       Accept approved donations

2.       Organize in-kind donations received.

3.       Transport donations as needed.

4.       Prepare donations to DAV.

5.       Make up welcome bags for new residents/families.

6.       Perform related duties as assigned.

7.       Maintain confidentiality.

8.       Arrive on time for commitments.

9.       Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

10.     Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Ability to do independent work with minimal supervision.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.     Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment:

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

 

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer/

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Center for Family Peace Receptionist Location: Anna Marie’s Alliance Responsible to (supervisor): Victoria Evens, Volunteer Coordinator

Purpose:

Center for Family Peace Receptionists support our staff and residents by staffing the front desk, monitoring entrance to the CFP, receiving donations from community donors, welcoming guests to our space, and performing other office duties as needed. CFP reception volunteers work alongside staff to ensure general operations are running smoothly and to maintain a positive relationship with guests. 

Responsibilities: 

1.       Answer and direct phone calls.

2.       Staff the front desk.

3.       Monitor front door.

4.       Interact on a casual support basis with guests.

5.       Basic office support.

6.       Record and assist with incoming donations.

7.       Provide support to staff in their work.

8.       Perform related duties as assigned.

9.       Maintain confidentiality.

10.   Arrive on time for commitments.

11.   Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

12.   Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.   Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer