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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Position: Internship Emergency Response Supportive - Sexual Assault Division Department: Victim Services Program: Emergency Response Services Director: Emergency Response Services Director Location: Downtown Compensation Range: Uncompensated ______________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide emotional support and information to domestic assault, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and their family members/friends. Qualifications: Must be a current student in a BA or MA-related program 18 years of age or older (Male and Female) Ability to respond to a call within 30 minutes, and Be available for calls three times a month, Monday - Friday, between 5:00 pm, and 8:00 am, weekends and holidays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Excellent verbal and non-verbal Communication Skills Responsibilities: Respect the confidentiality of all client/agency information Be available for calls three times a month, Monday - Friday, between 5:00 pm, and 8:00 am, on weekends and holidays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Respond to the YWCA site or local hospital when a sexual assault is reported. Provide support and advocacy on-site to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault. Complete the required supportive contact forms Adhere to the policies and procedures of the YWCA Sexual Assault Program. Complete 13.5-hour training/screening process Patient and non-judgmental in relation to survivor’s interests and attitudes Ability to work under pressure Training Requirements: Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) and Emergency Response Team 15-hour training provided by YWCA in collaboration with other agencies General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training General understanding of YWCA Mission. Training Covers: Domestic assault laws and information on legal processes Information on evidence collection/medical concerns Power and control wheel and common reactions to assault Issuers of diversity Basic empathy skills Roleplay Self-care for caregivers/support providers
Date Posted: 2024-11-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DO A BODY GOOD We provide healthy, delicious, fun, and nutritious food to the children in our Dreamery Centers. We would love to have you spend an hour or two during the week, slicing, dicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables. This is a fun opportunity, and we'd love for you to join our team. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Position: Kitchen Fruit and Veggie Crew - Making Meals Fun. Department: Improving Lives of Children Program: Food Services Location: 353 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI Director: Director of Food Services Position Hours: Any day, Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide support and assistance with cleaning, peeling, slicing and dicing, and packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. Kitchen organization and sanitation. This position is ideal if you enjoy working in the kitchen. This is a fun and fantastic volunteer position! Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age Must have basic kitchen skills. Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds. Fingerprinting is required for this position. YWCA Covers the expense Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities: Proper use of kitchen tools. Properly wash fruits and vegetables Peel, slice and dice fruits and vegetables. Proper storage of materials. Maintain a clean working environment. Help to clear and wash dishes. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers. Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position. Training Requirements: General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed.
Date Posted: 2024-11-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Volunteer Position: Thursday Evening Respite (Childcare) Department: Victim Services Program: Shelter Services Director: Director of Shelter Location: Downtown Site Position Hours: 3 pm to 5:30 pm. 2nd & 4th Saturday of Each Month **We do not require a weekly/monthly commitment. Join us as your schedule allows. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ YWCA Mission: to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all Primary Function: Provide respite support and safe, positive, and nurturing experiences to the children while creating fun craft projects, games, reading stories and much more! Many of our children have experienced some level of trauma, so it is important to be patient and understanding. * Volunteers are never alone with the children. There is always a staff supervisor in the same location. Qualifications: Ability to relate to and communicate well with children. Crafty and/or enjoy Crafts and games.Demonstrated ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds Demonstrated good communication skills Responsibilities: Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities and crafts, reading and storytime, and free gym time while mom takes much needed self-care time, attends appointments, or special self-care events in the Shelter. Act as a positive role model, particularly modeling and promoting non-violence and healthy interpersonal behaviors Undivided attention to all children at all times Safeguard confidential information gained as a result of the volunteer position Training Requirements: General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. General understanding of YWCA Shelter Program & YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed.
Date Posted: 2024-12-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Volunteer Position: Tuesday Evening Department: Victim Services Program: Shelter Services Director: Director of Shelter Location: Downtown Site Position Hours: Every Tuesday Evening from 6 pm to 7:30 pm No long term commitment is required. Join us as your schedule allows. __________________________________________________________________________________________ YWCA Mission: to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all Primary Function: Provide respite support and safe, positive, and nurturing experiences to the children while creating fun craft projects, games, reading stories and much more! Many of our children have experienced some level of trauma, so it is important to be patient and understanding. * Volunteers are never alone with the children. There is always a staff supervisor in the same location. Qualifications: Ability to relate to and communicate well with children. Crafty and/or enjoy Crafts and games.Demonstrated ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds Demonstrated good communication skills Responsibilities: Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities and crafts, reading and storytime, and free gym time while mom takes much needed self-care time, attends appointments, or special self-care events in the Shelter. Act as a positive role model, particularly modeling and promoting non-violence and healthy interpersonal behaviors Undivided attention to all children at all times Safeguard confidential information gained as a result of the volunteer position Training Requirements: General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. Required Child Care training provided by YWCA. Volunteer Orientation/General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed.
Date Posted: 2024-12-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Volunteer/Group Position: Transitional Housing Repairs Department: Victim Services/ Operations Location: Off-Site Director: Director of Housing Position Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm - Open to Group Availability ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide support to the Housing Rehab team. Perfect opportunity for groups and individuals. This includes general housing repairs, flooring, painting, and more. Qualifications: 1. Must be 18 years of age. 2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. 3. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds. 4. Some knowledge of housing repairs, painting, and flooring helpful but not required. Training will be provided by housing professionals. Responsibilities: 1. Assist the housing director and staff with housing repair needs, including but not limited to landscaping, painting, flooring, and other minor repairs. Training: 1. Training for projects is provided by the housing director and staff. 2. General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed.
Date Posted: 2024-12-19
