Lifeworks Volunteer
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Job Location:
Apple Valley, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lifeworks is seeking volunteers for short and long-term opportunities to support adult individuals with disabilities. As a volunteer you will be responsible for completing tasks assigned by the supervisor while respecting the organizations principles and acting professionally toward all clients and staff members.
Position Title: Volunteer
Department: Apple Valley
Hours: Part-time Monday Friday
Location: Lifeworks Services Apple Valley MN
Compensation: N/A
Why Volunteer at Lifeworks
Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities can thrive and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative passionate and strategic using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.
Youll succeed in this role if you:
- Are a Champion for inclusion.
- Align with Lifeworks Vision Mission & Values.
- Are committed to the program.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
How youll be spending your time:
- Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Sharing your expertise on a subject or hobby of interest by leading or teaching individuals in a classroom or one-on-one. (examples: knitting sports singing playing an instrument etc.).
- Participating in and helping staff to facilitate group activities such as arts & crafts music games outings etc.
- Providing clients and staff with hands-on support during community outings such as helping with meals and pushing wheelchairs.
- Ability to be flexible adaptable and assist where needed throughout the facility.
- Understanding your role obligations and the organizations policies and safety standards.
- Maintaining trustworthiness protecting confidentiality respecting the rights of your colleagues and approaching your work with an open non-judgmental mindset.
- Consistently following the organizations safety standards and requirements while fulfilling your duties.
- Arriving on time for your scheduled shift and maintaining a professional demeanor when interacting with clients and staff.
- Successful completion of all necessary and required training.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Professional and capable of adhering to instructions.
- Courteous attentive and approachable demeanor.
- Have access to dependable transportation and excellent time management skills.
- Candidate must complete and pass a background study pre-employment drug screen and reliable transportation for work purposes.
Equity Statement:
Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible diverse equitable and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences center the voices of silenced and marginalized people and champion universal rights.
Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin protected veteran status disability status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status familial status; genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in an interview please contact us at or and we will be happy to support you.
