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Muskegon Stations

Biomedical: Transportation Specialist - American Red Cross

American Red Cross - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help the capacity of the agency to provide support for preventative healthcare services by assisting in the distribution of necessary healthcare products.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 hour per week - one shift per month to stay active.

Volunteer Service Activities:

To safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood to hospital customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Transport blood from the collection site to Red Cross laboratory
Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or “stat” deliveries
Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
Valid state driver’s license and three years of driving experience
Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
Able to verify safe driving record (MVR)
Current insurance and state registration required if using own vehicle
Ability to lift 45 lbs.
Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position

Blood Donor Ambassador - American Red Cross

American Red Cross - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: Minimum of 6-8 hour shift per month - to stay active

Volunteer Service Activities:

To provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet donors, explain donation process and assist their the blood donation process
Manage donor flow at temp taking, screen donors for permitted access
Provide donors with relevant information and answer questions as necessary
Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area
Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to staff
Set up and maintain cleanliness in reception, hospitality and donor areas as requested
Work with collections team supervisor, or charge staff, to match donor’s blood type
Promote upcoming donation information
Make reminder/cancellation calls and reschedule donor appointments

Qualifications:

Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal management
Organized and detail orientated
Great customer service skills
Must be willing to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Scheduler.

Community Outreach Volunteer - United Way of the Lakeshore

United Way of the Lakeshore

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health AmeriCorps Seniors” will serve at designated station sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help the capacity of the agency to provide services to clients resulting in greater access to healthy food and increased food security and help to provide other basic needs.

Time Commitment: Varies & Flexible - A minimum of 2 hours per month

Volunteer Service Activities:

Assist in maximizing access to food and nutritional information through Food Truck support and other collections/donation activities
Assist in maximizing access to other basic needs
Assist in outreach activities to educate the community in healthy, educational, and income stability opportunities
Assist in non-campaign funding office support

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Enjoys working with, and assisting, people
Great customer service skills
Dependability
Some lifting may be necessary
No experience necessary
Delivery drivers: Comfortable driver, own vehicle

Office Support Skills & Attributes:

Organizational skills
Computer skills
Great customer service skills
Dependability

Event Volunteer - Frauenthal Center

Frauenthal Center - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Cultural Heritage

Description of Allowable Service Activities: Cultural Heritage RSVP volunteers will provide direct service or support at eleven non-profit organizations through a variety of tasks including office support, providing tours, being museum docents, conducting community outreach, public event staff/support, scheduling, researching, compiling, and distributing education materials.

Time Commitment:

Regular service as determined by Frauenthal volunteer program

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to expand and enhance the organizations ability to be a place of quality entertainment for West Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:

Greeting patrons
Ushering patrons
Bartender
Ticket Taker
Facility support (building, grounds, etc.)
Office support

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Enjoys working with and assisting people
Great customer skills
Enthusiastic
Reliable, attending scheduled volunteer times
Passionate about the historic Frauenthal Theatre

Food Distribution Assistant - Muskegon YMCA

Muskegon YMCA - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites (food banks, pantries, distribution centers, emergency kitchens and shelters) in Muskegon County to help increase the capacity of the agency to provide services to clients resulting in greater access to healthy food and increased food security.

Time Commitment:

2 hours per week minimum
Day/Time: Thursday and Friday weekly, time to be determined

Volunteer Service Activities:

To work with a group of approximately eight volunteers preparing meals for Muskegon County students to take home each Friday, for evening and weekend meals, ensuring food security which will allow students to learn and grow in healthy spirit, mind and body.

Key Responsibilities:

Have understanding, and empathy, with Muskegon families faced with the challenge of feeding their children
Assist in maximizing access to food and nutritional information through distribution, collections and donation activities
Package food from bulk sources to individual quantities
Bundle individual quantities of healthy meals, readying them for distribution
Prep, clean up, break down, etc. as needed
Perform all other functions relating to the Food Distribution program as needed

Volunteer Skills & Attributes

Enjoys working with and assisting people
Great customer service skills
Ability to walk, stand and/or site to package food items
Lift up to 20 pounds if able
Good communications skills necessary
Dependable

Food Pantry Support Volunteer - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help the capacity of the agency to provide services to clients resulting in greater access to healthy food and increased food security.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 2-hour time block, one day per week

Volunteer Service Activities:

Volunteers efficiently help clients through the steps and procedures for participation in the program, sort and organize the pantry and assist clients while shopping.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Pantry Greeter/Receptionist

Greet walk-in clients and direct them to the appropriate area, department, etc.
Ensure food pantry clients list name on the sign-in sheet upon arrival
Provide clients with preliminary paperwork to complete while in the waiting area

Food Drive Worker

Provide support for a variety of tasks (i.e. sorting, collection, etc.)

Food Pantry Worker

Bagging and putting out baked goods, fresh produce, and other donations as they are received
Putting away food pantry orders and donations
After the interview, assist clients with “shopping” in the pantry

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

A volunteer who is interested and enthusiastic
Great customer skills
Reliable attending scheduled volunteer shifts

Food Program Volunteer - Kids' Food Basket

Kids' Food Basket

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: Varies and Flexible - 1-1.5 hours per week minimum

Volunteer Service Activities:

To work with a group of 15-30 volunteers making sandwiches, and repacking other healthy snacks, for over 1,200 children to take home, after school, ensuring they have an evening meal Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Packing/preparing Sack Suppers
Delivery of Sack Suppers
Food Preparation (open food prep and re-packaging)
Decorating brown bags

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

A volunteer who is interested and enthusiastic
Reliable attending scheduled volunteer shifts

Food Program Volunteer - Mission for Area People

Mission for Area People - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites (food banks, pantries, distribution centers, emergency kitchens, and shelters) in Muskegon County to help increase the capacity of the agency to provide services to clients resulting in greater access to healthy food and increased food security.

Time Commitment:

1.5 - 2 hours per week minimum
Day/Time: Monday, Wednesday or Friday - 12:45-2:45 p.m., or as determined by Mission for Area People staff

Volunteer Service Activities:

Working with a small group of 3-4 volunteers to sort and organize clothing or food as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet clients
Confirm client appointment and personal information
Sort and organize clothing or food as instructed
Assist clients as necessary

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Great customer service skills
Reliable attending scheduled volunteer shifts

Home Preparedness - American Red Cross

American Red Cross - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Volunteer Service Activities:

To assist local fire departments, and your community, to educate and install free smoke alarms for residents to help reduce fire fatalities by 25%.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with local fire department
Inspect home smoke alarms
Install up to three smoke alarms per home
Attend necessary free training
Learn necessary information to educate the operation and safety of alarm

Qualifications:

Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
Installation skills with necessary training
Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal instructions
Organized and detail orientated
Great customer service skills

Home Preparedness School Education - American Red Cross

American Red Cross - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Volunteer Service Activities:

To assist local fire department, and your community, by educating youth through local programs and within schools to help reduce fire fatalities by 25%.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with local fire department, and community leaders
Present preparedness education materials to grade school children in a school setting
Attend free training

Qualifications:

Interacts well with children in a school setting
Personal and fun with strong instructional skills
Organized and detail orientated
Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal instructions
Willingness to support the Red Cross mission

Meals on Wheels Volunteer - AgeWell Services

AgeWell Services - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated stations sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help the capacity of the agency to provide support for preventative healthcare services by distributing meals to seniors resulting in greater access to healthy food.

Time Commitment: 1.5 - 2.5 hours per shift (9:00 - 11:00 AM - each route varies)

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to AgeWell Services by helping to transport meals to hundreds of seniors each day in Muskegon County.

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Enthusiasm
Dependability
Interest in working with diverse populations and older adults
Comfortable driver
No experience necessary
Background check
Drive your own vehicle

Medical Transportation Volunteer Dispatcher - AgeWell Services

AgeWell Services - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help increase the capacity of the agency to provide support for healthcare services and assist individuals who are in need of medical transportation or dispatch guidance for medical drivers.

Time Commitment: 4 Hours per Shift

Shift 1: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR
Shift 2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to AgeWell Services through assisting medical transportation of seniors in Muskegon County.

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Enthusiasm
Dependability
Interest in working with diverse populations and older adults
Good computer skills
Ability to multi-task
No experience necessary
Background check

Medical Transportation Volunteer Driver - AgeWell Services

AgeWell Services - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated stations sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help increase the capacity of the agency to provide support for healthcare services and assist individuals who are in need of medical transportation.

Time Commitment: 4 Hours per Shift

Shift 1: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR
Shift 2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to AgeWell Services through assisting medical transportation of seniors in Muskegon County.

Key Responsibilities:

Safe transportation of Muskegon County seniors to medical appointments
Training provided through AgeWell Services

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Enthusiasm
Dependability
Interest in working with diverse populations and older adults
Good computer skills
Ability to multi-task
No experience necessary
Background check

Neighborhood Saturday Breakfast Server - First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church, UCC of Muskegon - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites in Muskegon County to help increase the capacity of the agency to provide services to clients – resulting in greater access to healthy food and increased food security.

Time Commitment:

Minimum of 1 breakfast per month for 3 hours
Day: Saturday ONLY
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to expand and enhance the organizations ability to be a place of quality entertainment for West Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:

Dining Room Server

Serving customers in the dining room and/or children’s program
Pouring beverages
Helping in the kitchen

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Ability to lift and pour beverages
Enthusiastic
Great customer skills
Reliable, attending schedule volunteer times

Telephone Reassurance Volunteer - CALL 211

CALL 2-1-1 - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Distributing Information

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated stations sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help the capacity of the agency to provide support for preventative healthcare services and assist individuals who are engaging in lifestyle changes by distributing health information, nutrition information, wellness education information, exercise information and/or education.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per week (2-4 Clients per Week)

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to CALL 2-1-1 through the Telephone Reassurance Volunteer program.

The volunteer will engage in telephone communication with Muskegon & Oceana County older adults to help alleviate loneliness and isolation.
- Personal conversation
- Weekly telephone communication
- Wellness checks

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Great telephone, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Good listening skills
Good writing skills
Willingness to work with older adults
Ability to report client needs to leadership accurately
Ability to report volunteer service hours to leadership on a timely basis
Basic typing and computer skills preferred
Reliable

Qualifications:

Program training
- Provided by CALL 2-1-1 after signing up

Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program - Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: Economic Opportunity and Income Stability RSVP volunteer will provide direct service or support at non-profit organizations through a variety of tasks include office support, conducting community outreach, public event staffing/support, research, and distributing educational materials, in addition to providing assistance to the community to support initiatives that drive economic & income stability.

Time Commitment: Varies and Flexible - A minimum of 4 hours

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to expand and enhance the organization’s ability to aid hundreds of low-income community members so that they may maximize their income captures.

Key Responsibilities:

Greeter

Greets clients and verifies appointment times. Provide initial paperwork critical to getting the tax process started

Tax Preparer

Prepares and electronically files tax returns using online tax preparation software

Quality Reviewer

Reviews return to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency

Interpreter

Translates information from non-English speaking clients to volunteer tax preparers

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Must be willing to train for the positions noted above. All training provided by the Goodwill program office
Interested and enthusiastic
Enjoys working with, and assisting, people
Great customer service skills

Collections & Archive Department - Lakeshore Museum Center

Lakeshore Museum Center - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Cultural Heritage

Time Commitment:

2-4 hours – 8:30a-3:30p – hours are flexible
Volunteers may also work virtually depending on their access to the internet

Volunteer Service Activities:

Assists the Collections/Archive Department through artifact preservation, research, and in general by maintaining the Museum’s vast collection.

Key Responsibilities:

Become familiar with the Collections Center and Archive policies and procedures
Communicate effectively with the Collections Manager and Archivist
Organize the file Archival reference material
Prepare objects for upcoming exhibits
Assist in inventorying select collections
Photograph and scan objects and archival materials
Perform other duties assigned by Archivist and Collections Manager as needed

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Must be able to work as an active member of the team
Must successfully complete an application, interview, and pass a criminal background check
Must be able to follow the LMC’s COVID-19 Pandemic Protocol and Procedures including mask wear, health screening, and other measures to keep staff, volunteers, and guests safe
Training and orientation will be provided by LMC

Education Docent - Lakeshore Museum Center

Lakeshore Museum Center - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Cultural Heritage

Time Commitment:

2-4 hours - STEM Center open 11a-4p – other events/program times vary hours are flexible

Volunteer Service Activities:

Assist the Programming Department with all things Education including working in the STEM Center interacting with visitors, assisting Friday Family Fun nights, school groups, and other programming or education activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructing visitors on program activities
Clean/organizing STEM Center after school groups leave
Aiding self-guided school groups find their way through the exhibits
Engaging visitors about interactive exhibit pieces
Provide a great guest experience by adopting a “visitor first” attitude

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Must be able to work as an active member of the team
Be comfortable with public speaking
Be able to sit/stand in place for 20 minutes at a time
Must successfully complete an application, interview, and pass a criminal background check
Must be able to follow the LMC’s COVID-19 Pandemic Protocol and Procedures including mask wear, health screening, and other measures to keep staff, volunteers, and guests safe
Training and orientation will be provide by LMC

Guest Experience Docent - Lakeshore Museum Center

Lakeshore Museum Center - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Cultural Heritage

Time Commitment:

2-4 hours during Museum Hours or for special events and programs hours are flexible

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide visitors with information by answering guest questions, giving directions, assisting in ticket sales or other duties during larger Museum programs and events.

Key Responsibilities:

Put visitors first by treating them as respected guests and serving their needs
Survey guests on their experience by using provided resources
Become familiar with the galleries and exhibits at the Lakeshore Museum Center
Monitor the safety of the sites and their visitors
Communicate effectively with guest relations and front office staff to alert of a possible security issue
Assist with programs and evens as needed

Volunteer Skills & Attributes

Must have strong public speaking skills, A “visitor first” attitude, flexibility and be enthusiastic
Must enjoy interacting with the public
Must be able to walk up and down stairs and be able to stand for long period of time
Must successfully complete an application, interview, and pass a criminal background check
Must be able to follow the LMC’s COVID-19 Pandemic Protocol and Procedures including mask wear, health screening, and other measures to keep staff, volunteers, and guests safe
Training and orientation will be provided by LMC

H&H Interpretation Volunteer - Lakeshore Museum Center

Lakeshore Museum Center - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Cultural Heritage

Time Commitment:

2-4 hours April-December - hours are flexible

Volunteer Service Activities:

Engage visitors by volunteering as an interpreter (docent or guide) at all the Historic Sites. Volunteers provide thematic tours to a variety of groups including schools, families, and other groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Become familiar with the Historic Sites
Provides accurate interpretation.
Clearly communicates and is engaging to the audience.
Manages groups of all ages.
Reads an audience and adapts the tour accordingly
Display a welcoming and helping attitude to visitors
Conduct great customer service
Performs job in a conscientious and professional manner
Speaks and acts in the best interest of Historic Sites
Works as part of the H&H and wider LMC team
Offer membership and upcoming programming information to the visitors

Volunteer Skills & Attributes

Must be able to walk up and downstairs and stand for long periods of time
Follow instructions as given for each project and activity
Must successfully complete an interview and pass a criminal background check to be considered
Must be able to follow the LMC”s COVID-19 Pandemic Protocol and Procedures including mask-wearing, health screening, and other measures to keep staff, volunteer and guests safe
Training and orientation will be provided by LMC

Muskegon Heritage Museum Docent - Lakeshore Museum Center

Lakeshore Museum Center - Muskegon Site

Service Activity: Cultural Heritage

Time Commitment:

Wednesday-Saturday 11a-4p - May-October - hours may be flexible

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide visitors with information by answering guest questions, giving directions, assist in the security of the Museum by keeping a watchful eye on the exhibits and by having knowledge of the Museum safety procedures and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Put visitors first by treating them as respected guests and serving their needs
Survey guests on their experience by using provided resources
Become familiar with the galleries and exhibits at the Muskegon Heritage Museum
Monitor the safety of the sites and their visitors
Communicate effectively with MHM Site Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to report any issue or incident
Assist with programs and events as needed

Volunteer Skills & Attributes

Must have strong public speaking skills, A “visitor first” attitude, flexibility, and be enthusiastic
Must enjoy interacting with the public
Must be able to stand for long periods of time when interacting with guests and leading tours
Must successfully complete an application, interview, and pass a criminal background check
Must be able to follow the LMC’s COVID-19 Pandemic Protocol and Procedures including mask wear, health screening, and other measures to keep staff, volunteers, and guests safe
Training and orientation will be provided by LMC

Home Preparedness - American Red Cross

Time Commitment: Minimum of one shift per month, time scheduled by volunteer.

Volunteer Service Activities:
To assist local fire department, and your community, to educate in both employer and school settings. Install free smoke alarms to residents to help reduce fire fatalities by 25%.

Key Responsibilities:
•   Work with local fire department
•   Inspect home smoke alarms
•   Install up to three smoke alarms per home
•   Attend necessary free training
•   Learn necessary information to education the operation and safety of alarm

Volunteer Qualifications:
•   Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
•   Installation skills with necessary training
•   Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal instructions
•   Organized and detail oriented
•   Good communication skills for targeted audience; both adults and children

Oceana Stations

Biomedical: Transportation Specialist Volunteer

American Red Cross - Oceana Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 hour per week to stay active

Volunteer Service Activities:

To safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood to hospital customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Transport blood from the collection site to Red Cross laboratory
Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or “stat” deliveries
Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
Valid state driver’s license and three years of driving experience
Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
Able to verify safe driving record (MVR)
Current insurance and state registration required if using own vehicle
Ability to lift 45 lbs.
Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position

Blood Donor Ambassador

American Red Cross - Oceana Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: Minimum of one 6-8 hour shift per month - to stay active

Volunteer Service Activities:

To provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet donors, explain the donation process and assist their the blood donation process
Manage donor flow at temp taking, screen donors for permitted access
Provide donors with relevant information and answer questions as necessary
Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area
Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to staff
Set up and maintain cleanliness in reception, hospitality, and donor areas as requested
Work with collections team supervisor, or charge staff, to match donor’s blood type
Promote upcoming donation information
Make reminder/cancellation calls and reschedule donor appointments

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal management
Organized and detail orientated
Great customer service skills
Must be willing to volunteer with 72 hours of the initial contact from the Blood Services Scheduler.

Community Outreach Volunteer

United Way of the Lakeshore - Oceana Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: Varies and Flexible - Minimum of 2 hours per month

Volunteer Service Activities:

Assist in maximizing access to food and nutritional information through Food Truck support and other collections/donation activities
Assist in maximizing access to other basic needs
Assist in outreach activities to educate the community in health, education, and income stability opportunities
Assist in non-campaign funding office support

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Enjoys working with, and assisting, people
Great customer service skills
Dependability
Some lifting may be necessary
No experience necessary
Delivery drivers: Comfortable driver, own vehicle

Office Support Skills and Attributes:

Organizational skills
Computer skills
Great customer service skills
Dependability

Home Preparedness Volunteer

American Red Cross - Oceana Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: TBD

Volunteer Service Activities:

To assist local fire department, and your community, to educate and install free smoke alarms to residents to help reduce fire fatalities by 25%.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with local fire department
Inspect home smoke alarms
Install up to three smoke alarms per home
Attend necessary free training
Learn necessary information to educate the operation and safety of alarm

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
Installation skills with the necessary training
Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal instructions
Organized and detail orientated
Great customer service skills

Home Preparedness School Education

American Red Cross - Oceana Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Description of Allowable Service Activities: “Allies for Health RSVP” will serve at designated station sites in Muskegon and Oceana Counties to help the capacity of the agency to provide support for preventative disaster services by the education of youth programs and within local schools.

Time Commitment: TBD

Volunteer Service Activities:

To assist the local fire department, and your community, by educating youth through local programs and within schools to help reduce fire fatalities by 25%.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the local fire department, and community leaders
Present preparedness education materials to grade school children in a school setting
Attend free training

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Interacts well with children in a school setting
Personal and fun with strong instructional skills
Organized and detail orientated
Works well independently, or with a team, with minimal instructions
Willingness to support the Red Cross mission

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan - Oceana Site

Service Activity: Providing Services

Time Commitment: Varies and Flexible - Minimum of 4 hours

Volunteer Service Activities:

Provide support to expand and enhance the organization’s ability to aid hundreds of low-income community members so that they may maximize their income captures.

Key Responsibilities:

Greeter

Greets clients and verifies appointment times. Provide initial paperwork critical to getting the tax process started

Tax Preparer

Prepares and electronically files tax returns using on-line tax preparation software

Quality Reviewer

Reviews returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency

Interpreter

Translates information from non-English speaking clients to volunteer tax preparers

Volunteer Skills & Attributes:

Must be willing to train for the positions noted above. All training provided by the Goodwill program office
Interested and enthusiastic
Enjoys working with, and assisting, people
Great customer service skills