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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cameron House is a 150 year old institution that is deeply woven into San Francisco history and rooted in faith-based outreach and support. We proudly hold the honor of serving the evolving needs of San Franciscos underserved communities. Cameron House is a hub of year-round individual and family oriented programs and services. These programs include our heritage youth school adult ESL and computer classes counseling services in English Cantonese and Mandarin domestic violence intervention and case management for accessing all of the San Francisco area community resources available for low to moderate income individuals and families. We empower community members to build strength and resilience through family-centered programs and help people learn heal and thrive.
WHAT ITS LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR US
Volunteers can expect to gain leadership and collaboration experience develop professional skills and San Francisco Chinatown knowledge build upon and engage with our broad community and support the causes you care about. Volunteering with Cameron House is rewarding because your contribution of skills talents and energy help us move our mission forward. The impact you make on our work and community as well as the personal growth and skill building you achieve can be immeasurable.
You get to be directly involved in making a difference in peoples lives helping to transform individual family community and business needs into measurable palpable outcomes. Cameron House volunteers can expect to interact with a variety of people many of whom become good friends or additions to your professional network broadening your own social understanding and life perspective and helping your personal growth. By contributing to causes you care about that align with our mission and connecting with others in the process you will gain a deeper sense of belonging within the community we serve.
KEY AREAS WHERE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IS NEEDED
- Bilingual After School Program
- Summer Adventures youth program
- Adult ESL and Computer Classes
- Fundraising & Events
- Office Administration
- Building Tour Guides
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Basic Abilities
- A commitment to community-centered social impact work engagement and collaboration
- Willing and wanting to support the voices visions and needs of the San Francisco Asian American community
- Able to be present and on time for scheduled shifts and stay focused and organized
- Must be able to attend orientation training and other meetings as required
- Willing and able to follow policies and procedures
- Communication Skills
- Bi-lingual/Bi-literate in English and Cantonese / Mandarin a plus!
- Able to take care of yourself and never hesitateto ask for help if you dont know what to do
- Knows How To Act Professionally
- Able to be organized dependable and punctual
- Willing to present a positive attitude and sense of humor
- Confidentiality
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to program participants service seekers staff and volunteers and will not seek additional information about them
Upon acceptance into the role all volunteers must fulfill the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old by date of commitment
- Minors ages 16-17 may volunteer with parent consent
- Willing to commit to a minimum of one (1) day per week
- Undergo a criminal background check process and achieve satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice via Live Scan
- Undergo a screening for tuberculosis
- Complete an Anti-Harassment training (online)
- Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training (online)
Cameron House aspires to make the online volunteer job application process accessible to any and all users.
If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process and would like to request assistance or accommodation please contact us at
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any bias including race color age sex sexual orientation religion disability or national origin.
Lastly pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
Empowering Individuals and Families in Chinatown and Beyond Our Mission Cameron House empowers the San Francisco Chinese community to build strength and resilience through holistic programs for all ages. Our […]
