Maria House Volunteer Position Description
Our Mission: Opening Doors offers hospitality and opportunity to women, alone or with children, who need emergency/transitional housing and related support services.
Our Vision: In collaboration with existing community resources and services, our vision is to offer a variety of opportunities for women to affirm their dignity and to achieve their potential for independent living in an environment that will benefit the neighborhood.
Our Values:
Compassion– To demonstrate a caring concern for each person
Respect – To treat each person with dignity
Affirmation – To invite and encourage personal development
Hospitality – To offer a welcoming environment
Purpose:
- This is an individual volunteer opportunity to monitor Maria House and provide assistance to residents as needed.
Location:
Maria House
1561 Jackson Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Summary:
- In charge of supervising guests/residents at the Maria House during assigned shift.
- Supervise and observe the activities and behaviors of guests/residents and their children.
- Intervene when behaviors are inappropriate so as to ensure a safe environment.
Shifts:
- Shifts are available Monday-Friday from 4-9pm
- Shift times are flexible given volunteer availability
- Volunteers can fulfill shifts on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
Possible Duties and Responsibilities:
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Qualifications:
- Background check;
- Must be 18 or older;
- Must be in good standing with Opening Doors;
- Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to all guests/residents;
- Flexible and resourceful in handling work responsibilities;
- Maintains confidentiality of guests/residents, staff, and volunteers;
- Maintains professional boundaries;
- Can remain calm in emergency and crisis situations;
Supervisor:
Lauren Krapfl
Volunteer Coordinator
(w)563-582-6286
