Opportunities From: Volunteer DBQ

Volunteer: Clerical/Office

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

 

Location:

Administration Office

2100 Asbury Rd # 8, Dubuque, IA 52001

 

Summary:

Reports directly to the Development & Marketing Director; In charge of helping Administration staff with a variety of office-related tasks.

 

Shifts:

Tasks will be available Monday-Friday 7am-4pm Shift times are flexible given volunteer availability

 

Possible Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as receptionist (answers phone and doors); Respond to phone calls, take messages; File client paperwork; Accept and log donations; puts donations away in appropriate places; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Supervisor:

Natalie Finley

Development & Marketing Director

(w): 563-582-7480

Organization: Opening Doors

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

 

Location:

Administration Office

2100 Asbury Rd # 8, Dubuque, IA 52001

 

Summary:

Reports directly to the Development & Marketing Director; In charge of helping Administration staff with a variety of office-related tasks.

 

Shifts:

Tasks will be available Monday-Friday 7am-4pm Shift times are flexible given volunteer availability

 

Possible Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as receptionist (answers phone and doors); Respond to phone calls, take messages; File client paperwork; Accept and log donations; puts donations away in appropriate places; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Supervisor:

Natalie Finley

Development & Marketing Director

(w): 563-582-7480

Organization: Opening Doors

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Child Care

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

 

 Summary:

In charge of supervision of children at Teresa Shelter or Maria House during assigned shift. Supervise and observe children’s activities and behaviors. Intervene when behaviors are inappropriate so as to ensure a safe environment.

 

Shifts:

Will vary depending on needs of the program.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision of resident children during resident programming or parental work/school hours; Games/Activities will be done inside or outside (dependent on weather); Document pertinent information regarding behaviors of the children in daily log; Recognize major issues and report to Program Director; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Supervisor:
Shauna Peterson
Volunteer Coordinator

(w): 563.582.6286 

Organization: Opening Doors

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

 

 Summary:

In charge of supervision of children at Teresa Shelter or Maria House during assigned shift. Supervise and observe children’s activities and behaviors. Intervene when behaviors are inappropriate so as to ensure a safe environment.

 

Shifts:

Will vary depending on needs of the program.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision of resident children during resident programming or parental work/school hours; Games/Activities will be done inside or outside (dependent on weather); Document pertinent information regarding behaviors of the children in daily log; Recognize major issues and report to Program Director; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Supervisor:
Shauna Peterson
Volunteer Coordinator

(w): 563.582.6286 

Organization: Opening Doors

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Admin

Opening Doors is looking for a dependable volunteer to support our team with office administrative work on a consistent basis.

Schedule: Every Monday
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Dubuque

What you’ll help with:
General office administrative support
Organizing and updating Google Docs
Working with Excel spreadsheets
Data entry and light clerical tasks

What we’re looking for:
Comfortable navigating Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
 Basic Excel/spreadsheet skills
Organized, detail-oriented and reliable

Interested? Email Natalie at natalie@openingdoorsdbq.org to learn more or sign up. Thank you for helping Opening Doors continue to empower women and children on their journey to healing, hope, and home.

Organization: Opening Doors

Opening Doors is looking for a dependable volunteer to support our team with office administrative work on a consistent basis.

Schedule: Every Monday
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Dubuque

What you’ll help with:
General office administrative support
Organizing and updating Google Docs
Working with Excel spreadsheets
Data entry and light clerical tasks

What we’re looking for:
Comfortable navigating Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
 Basic Excel/spreadsheet skills
Organized, detail-oriented and reliable

Interested? Email Natalie at natalie@openingdoorsdbq.org to learn more or sign up. Thank you for helping Opening Doors continue to empower women and children on their journey to healing, hope, and home.

Organization: Opening Doors

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Maria House Volunteer

 

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:

Follow program guidelines and document information from shift in staff log; Respond to phone calls, giving information and referrals, taking messages; Accept and log donations; puts donations away in appropriate places; Complete light daily chores Launder staff towels/bedding; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Other duties may be assigned as needed

 

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

 

 

Organization: Opening Doors

 

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:

Follow program guidelines and document information from shift in staff log; Respond to phone calls, giving information and referrals, taking messages; Accept and log donations; puts donations away in appropriate places; Complete light daily chores Launder staff towels/bedding; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Other duties may be assigned as needed

 

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

 

 

Organization: Opening Doors

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Intern/Field Placement/Work Study

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

 

Location:

Teresa Shelter

1111 Bluff St

Dubuque, IA 52001

 

Summary:

In charge of Teresa Shelter or Maria House during assigned shift. Supervise and observe guest/resident activities and behaviors. Maintain the safety and security while guests/residents are sleeping. Intervene when behaviors are inappropriate so as to ensure a safe environment. Possess and utilize conflict resolution skills in managing disagreements among guests/residents.

 

Possible Duties and Responsibilities:

Teresa Shelter

Maria House

Welcome each guest/resident as they enter for the night; Assist guests/residents with overnight needs or issues; Complete intake paperwork for every new guest/resident and file in the appropriate place; Assign each new guest/resident a sleeping area. If there are children, make sure each child knows their sleeping area. Set up a baby crib if the guest/resident has an infant or toddler; Make sure each guest/resident has a blanket, towel, and wash cloth; Responsible for cleaning staff bathroom and office areas; Teach and redirect guests/residents and their children; Assist in guiding guests/residents in meeting their basic needs and explaining program rules; Support guests/residents in the implementation of individualized goals, improvement of skills, and to learn the Maria House routine; Accept guest’s/resident’s program fees and cash donations; write receipts and deposits cash is safe; Responsible for cleaning staff bedroom, bathroom, and office areas;

 

 

Maria House & Teresa Shelter

Expected to enforce program guidelines; Mediate any disputes or lively discussions; Document pertinent information regarding behaviors of the guests/residents and their children in daily log; Recognize major issues and report to Program Director; Respond to phone calls, giving information and referrals, taking messages, and screening callers for admission to Shelter; Enforce nightly curfew and daily wake up time; Monitor guest/resident chores; Provide one-on-one support as needed; Attend staff meetings and developmental training as needed; Assist guests/residents with basic living skills, needs, and issues; Complete requested paperwork in a timely manner, including incident reports and daily log; Accept and log donations; put donations away in appropriate places; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Assist in fundraising duties as needed and participate in fundraising efforts to support Opening Doors; Launder guest/resident towels/blankets, clean bedroom after guest/resident moves out Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Qualifications:

Education, experience, skills

Accepts mission and values of Opening Doors; Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to all guests/residents; Good English language communication skills, both written and verbal; 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; Possess basic computer knowledge and skills; Valid ID required.

 

Supervisor:

Audrey Hinz

Assistant Program Director

 

Organization: Opening Doors

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

 

Location:

Teresa Shelter

1111 Bluff St

Dubuque, IA 52001

 

Summary:

In charge of Teresa Shelter or Maria House during assigned shift. Supervise and observe guest/resident activities and behaviors. Maintain the safety and security while guests/residents are sleeping. Intervene when behaviors are inappropriate so as to ensure a safe environment. Possess and utilize conflict resolution skills in managing disagreements among guests/residents.

 

Possible Duties and Responsibilities:

Teresa Shelter

Maria House

Welcome each guest/resident as they enter for the night; Assist guests/residents with overnight needs or issues; Complete intake paperwork for every new guest/resident and file in the appropriate place; Assign each new guest/resident a sleeping area. If there are children, make sure each child knows their sleeping area. Set up a baby crib if the guest/resident has an infant or toddler; Make sure each guest/resident has a blanket, towel, and wash cloth; Responsible for cleaning staff bathroom and office areas; Teach and redirect guests/residents and their children; Assist in guiding guests/residents in meeting their basic needs and explaining program rules; Support guests/residents in the implementation of individualized goals, improvement of skills, and to learn the Maria House routine; Accept guest’s/resident’s program fees and cash donations; write receipts and deposits cash is safe; Responsible for cleaning staff bedroom, bathroom, and office areas;

 

 

Maria House & Teresa Shelter

Expected to enforce program guidelines; Mediate any disputes or lively discussions; Document pertinent information regarding behaviors of the guests/residents and their children in daily log; Recognize major issues and report to Program Director; Respond to phone calls, giving information and referrals, taking messages, and screening callers for admission to Shelter; Enforce nightly curfew and daily wake up time; Monitor guest/resident chores; Provide one-on-one support as needed; Attend staff meetings and developmental training as needed; Assist guests/residents with basic living skills, needs, and issues; Complete requested paperwork in a timely manner, including incident reports and daily log; Accept and log donations; put donations away in appropriate places; Reflect the mission of Opening Doors in behavior; Assist in fundraising duties as needed and participate in fundraising efforts to support Opening Doors; Launder guest/resident towels/blankets, clean bedroom after guest/resident moves out Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Qualifications:

Education, experience, skills

Accepts mission and values of Opening Doors; Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to all guests/residents; Good English language communication skills, both written and verbal; 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; Possess basic computer knowledge and skills; Valid ID required.

 

Supervisor:

Audrey Hinz

Assistant Program Director

 

Organization: Opening Doors

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No