What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Program-Juvenile Services position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Volunteer Program-Juvenile Services
Job Type
Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type
Volunteer
Number of Vacancies
Varies
Department
HUMAN SVCS
Division
HS JUVENILE SERVICES
Requisition Number
2025034
Number of hours worked per week
various
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Flexible Hours
Flexible Hours
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA [420 Albemarle Drive]
Position Driving Requirement
N - Never
Pay Grade
N/A
Pay Basis
Unpaid
Advertised Salary
Volunteer opportunity – No pay
Job Description
Chesapeake Juvenile Services is an organization of well trained professionals; dedicated to the positive development of youth, while simultaneously modeling positive behaviors and teaching them to value themselves, their families and their communities which will assist them in experiencing success in life by making appropriate decisions.
In order to completely fulfill this vision, developing services within the community is a vital component. With this in mind, Chesapeake Juvenile Services developed an active Virtual Mentoring program for our Residents. Although Mentors are never relied upon to provide basic services to our residents, their services are utilized to augment existing programming with normally unavailable resources. These serve to expose our residents to new horizon of thought, culture recreation, and spiritual matters which they previously may not have experienced nor subsequently would.
Many people volunteer with the City of Chesapeake for a myriad of different reasons.
Many people feel a distinct calling to give back to their community and take great pride in the City of Chesapeake. These individuals give of their time unselfishly to make their city a better place for their family and future generations.
Many volunteer as a way to better their community, while others view volunteerism as a way to better themselves. There are many who opt to volunteer in a certain capacity to explore future career goals or possible changes, while others look for on-the-job experience.
Whatever your motivation, the City of Chesapeake has a wonderful Volunteer opportunity just waiting for you!
We invite you to join our team and partner with us to work towards making Chesapeake “The City that Cares.”
In order to completely fulfill this vision, developing services within the community is a vital component. With this in mind, Chesapeake Juvenile Services developed an active Virtual Mentoring program for our Residents. Although Mentors are never relied upon to provide basic services to our residents, their services are utilized to augment existing programming with normally unavailable resources. These serve to expose our residents to new horizon of thought, culture recreation, and spiritual matters which they previously may not have experienced nor subsequently would.
Many people volunteer with the City of Chesapeake for a myriad of different reasons.
Many people feel a distinct calling to give back to their community and take great pride in the City of Chesapeake. These individuals give of their time unselfishly to make their city a better place for their family and future generations.
Many volunteer as a way to better their community, while others view volunteerism as a way to better themselves. There are many who opt to volunteer in a certain capacity to explore future career goals or possible changes, while others look for on-the-job experience.
Whatever your motivation, the City of Chesapeake has a wonderful Volunteer opportunity just waiting for you!
We invite you to join our team and partner with us to work towards making Chesapeake “The City that Cares.”
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
none
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires Handle With Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 45 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
This volunteer assignment requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
none
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires Handle With Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 45 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
This volunteer assignment requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Requires an acceptable background check.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/15/2025
Job Close Date
04/30/2025
Open Continuous
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
CJS may have a wonderful volunteer opportunity waiting for you!
In order to completely fulfill our mission, we need and welcome youth/family-focused individuals, businesses, agencies and service providers to assist us in the delivery of quality services to our residents.
Although non-inclusive, we need volunteers to serve in the following capacities:
In order to completely fulfill our mission, we need and welcome youth/family-focused individuals, businesses, agencies and service providers to assist us in the delivery of quality services to our residents.
Although non-inclusive, we need volunteers to serve in the following capacities:
- Mentors
- Group Facilitators
- Tutors for Literacy, Writing and Math
- Social/Vocational Skill Building Curriculums & Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Theatrical Performance & Production
- Poetry/ Music
- Job and Career Readiness Skill Development
- Motivational Speaking
- Anti-Gang/Bullying
Contributing just a few hours a week or month will help us tremendously in reaching our goal to provide structure, enrichment, and connection in the lives of the residents we serve. Thank you for your commitment to volunteer and we hope that you will become a part of our CJS team.
Thank you for your interest in a career with the City of Chesapeake! We are an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play. Please read the following instructions to ensure successful submittal of your application.
Applications are only accepted through the online job portal.
CJS VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Paperwork:
- Complete the Volunteer Application within this applicant tracking system
- Provide three (3) personal or work references. ( Not related to you)
- Inform Chesapeake Juvenile Services that you have completed your application.
- You may call: Peter Curney, Training Coordinator at 382-6135 or email him at pcurney@cityofchesapeake.net
- Once HR has been notified that you are a volunteer candidate, please call: 757-382-6492 to set up our background checks. Complete the following items with the City of Chesapeake Human Resources: (a) Child Protective Services Request for Search of the Central Registry and the Release of Information Form (b) Background investigations with Release of Information Forms to include all of the following: Criminal history, FBI and State Police fingerprints, Sex Offender Registry
- Complete interview and/or provide a presentation of the services you would like to provide to a panel of CJS staff. If you require audiovisual aids for your presentation, please notify one of the individuals listed in #3 above in advance for accommodations.
Other
Once HR has notified Chesapeake Juvenile Services that all background results are favorable, CJS will contact you to coordinate the on-boarding process to include:
- A tuberculosis test completed within 30 days prior to your volunteer start date.
- A 4- hour facility orientation on Resident Rights, Confidentiality, PREA obligations, the organizational structure, a guided facility tour, basic security and emergency situations.
- Sign all related training documents to include a Confidentiality Agreement.
Note: A volunteer is not authorized to be alone with residents at any time. A well-trained staff will be present with you at all times while you are in the facility.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
N = Never
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
N = Never
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Other
N = Never
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
2
Maximum Requests
4
