Volunteer

Rod’s House is all about building authentic connections. We are an equal opportunity organization and value diversity at our organization.  We encourage people with lived experience of homelessness and those who identify as LGBTQ and people of color to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Position Information

Title:  Volunteer

FLSA Status: Un-paid 

Location: Yakima & Sunnyside

Reports to:  Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Description

As a volunteer, you will be instrumental in fulfilling the organization’s mission by giving your time, skills, and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about our cause, reliable, and willing to take on a variety of tasks to support our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the organization of special events and projects

• Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, answering phones

• Distributing resources or providing direct services to young people of Rod’s House

• Participating in team meetings and training sessions

• Providing support to staff as needed, including helping with mailings, making copies, and other office tasks

• Representing the organization positively to the public

• Adhering to all organization policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines

• Supporting the planning and execution of special events

• Providing support to staff and other volunteers as needed

• Promoting the organization’s mission and values

• Adhering to the organization’s policies and procedures

• Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as the rules and safety regulations of the organization

• Completing the relevant training and asking questions if you are uncertain about anything

• Complete all duties assigned by the supervisor and report any issues immediately

• Observing the rules and safety regulations of the organization while carrying out tasks

• Arriving on time for duty and remaining professional in your interactions with all stakeholders

• Communicating with the supervisor when you are running late or unable to fulfill your duties

• Program facilitation and support

• Youth mentoring and tutoring

• Complete all duties as assigned and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A passion for the cause of the organization

• Ability to work well in a team

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet commitments

• Reliability and a positive attitude

• Prior volunteering experience is a plus, but not necessary

Benefits 

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community

• Gain valuable experience and skills

• Networking opportunities

• Possibility of references for future employment

• Satisfaction of contributing to a cause you care about

Volunteer Conditions and Physical Requirements 

Shifts could include evening, early mornings, including holidays. This position may require interactions with young people experiencing homelessness and with community members, social service providers, and other organizations. Physical requirements for the position include frequent walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, climbing, and repetitive motions. This position could require exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects. 

Rod’s House will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a duty or responsibility unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Rod’s House.