Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Title:
American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids Youth Services Internship:
Maintaining Youth Services during summer months

Term:
3 months
Occurring during summer months June 1 to September 1
Three days per week
Four to eight hours per day
Depending on work load and availability

Compensation:
The Red Cross is a volunteer-run organization. This is a non-paid position.
Compensation will be offered for fuel expenses incurred on a personal vehicle
while traveling to and from Red Cross meetings and events only.

Details:
Maintain youth services three days a week.
Maintain several projects and plan service days:
· Manage volunteers
· Assist with making executive decisions that coincide with the strategic plan of the Red Cross Youth Services.
· Manage daily operations.
· Recruit and Retain Volunteers.
· Plan and implement service projects.

Experience various aspects of running a youth program:
· Shadow current youth services coordinator.
· Attend meetings with churches, schools, partner agencies, and other Red Cross meetings.

Qualifications:

No previous experience necessary.
Must be College age (18-24 years old) at start of internship.
Must have an interest in Youth work and/or Project Management.
Must be willing to contribute ideas, strategize, participate fully, and be flexible.
Must have a valid US state driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from
the chapter office. This does include public transportation.
Must meet the criteria for eligibility as a Red Cross Volunteer.
· Pass a standard background check
· Show ongoing basic competencies in field of service.
Should have competent computer skills, including: Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook and PowerPoint, Internet & Website Maintenance.

This internship is focused on helping students interested in Youth work and Project Management gain experience in non-profit management and learn in an empowered work environment.

Internship Qualifications:

The Intern will be responsible for maintaining hours reports and/or time logs with their school or university.

The Youth Services Coordinator will assist Intern with creating and meeting Internship goals and provide support and information necessary to create a successful internship.

This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross Of Greater Grand Rapids

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Connie Edwards, Associate Director Of Human Resources, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1050 Fuller NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (See a map)

Directions:

I96 to Fuller exit, go north approximately 1 mile to 1050 Fuller, on East side of road just south of Leonard.   Nearest Bus Stop: In front of Red Cross building, 0 minute walk

5 Overall Experience   
GREAT GRATITUDE!

WHAT I GAINED BY BEING A VOLUNTEER MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TEAM..WAS THE FEELING THAT THEIR ARE PEOPLE WHOM REALLY CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NEED IN TIME. posted by LINDAMHOLMAN@WEBTV.NET on September 11, 2005