Volunteer Job Description
Purpose
To build trusting relationships with youth, who will become responsible adults equipped and empowered with life skills, a living faith, dignity, and a sense of belonging.
Period of Commitment
Flexible. Communicate your intentions to the director.
Supervisor
Exectutive Director
Volunteer Qualifications
- Have a vital Christian experience and be a growing disciple of Jesus Christ, with a teachable attitude and a servant’s heart. Demonstration of this must include active participation in a local congregation or Christian fellowship.
- Have an interest in and a willingness to meet youth where they are, a willingness to build relationships with them, and a desire to see youth grow in all aspects of life (socially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually).
- Have a willingness to approach youth with a non-judgmental attitude, and have a conviction that each youth is worth knowing and helping regardless of the youth’s willingness to change.
- Have an ability to work as part of a team and be willing to serve under the leadership of those with more experience.
- Have submitted request and gained clearance for Pennyslvania Criminal Record Check and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
Expectations
- Volunteer two days/nights per month.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to opening.
- Under the supervision of the director, carry out the responsibilities required for the area you are working in. (i.e. snack bar, computer lab, game room, skate park, etc.)
- Intentionally develop relationships with youth, seeking to build nurturing relationships that lead them toward a living faith.
- Report any specific needs and issues of specific youth to the director.
- Include Cornerstone youth and their families in your prayer life.
- If circumstances arise that necessitate a change in your plans to volunteer when scheduled, notify the director as early as possible.
- Attend training events, when provided.