Opportunities From: Municipality of Clarington

Authority & Responsibility:

The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the Bethesda House. As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

Requirements:

Commitment to the Mission of the organization: In partnership with our community, Bethesda House provides secure Shelter, woman-centered advocacy, Outreach and other services to women, youth and children supporting them to live free from domestic abuse. Willingness to comply with the bylaws and governance policies of the corporation. Willingness to serve on committees. Attendance at monthly Board meetings. Attendance at meetings of assigned committees. Attendance at Annual General Meetings. Support of special events. Support of and participation in fundraising events. Willingness to participate within an anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory framework. Submission of an acceptable Criminal Reference Check.

General Duties:

A Board member is fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy.

Qualification & Skills:

A clear understanding and personal commitment to the positive values of volunteering. Planning and decision-making skills. The ability and determination to work as a member of a team. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability and interest in representing the organization in a positive and responsible manner.

Benefits:

Satisfaction of making a difference in the community. Opportunity to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds. Refinement of decision making skills. Increased understanding of group dynamics and relationships.

Time & Financial Requirements:

An annual average of ten to twelve Board Meetings per year, two to three hours each for a total of up to thirty-six hours a year. (Total hours will vary according to the tasks to be addressed by the Board in any given year.)

Bethesda house is a charitable, non-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. If you are committed to the issues of relationship abuse in our region, and interested in being considered for a position on the Board, please contact the Bethesda House Executive Director at (905) 697-3700, Extension 301 or email director_bethesda@rogers.com

Purpose:
To assist with events throughout the year. Events include Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Take Back The Night, Dinner & Auction, Downtown Bowmanville events and festivals, pre & post Christmas preparation.

Responsibilities:

**will vary depending on event and location
- help with set-up and take-down of event or booth
- engage with visitors/participants, talk about and promote Bethesda House programs
- assist with other duties as needed such as registration
- work as part of a professional team alongside other event volunteers and Bethesda House staff

Qualifications:
Attention to detail, interest in learning, ability to move reasonably-sized boxes, help set-up/take-down of tents and tables, dependability, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision and direction, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Training for this position will be provided and support will always be available throughout.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be completed. Flat, closed-toes shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store & events directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose:
To assist with events throughout the year. Events include Walk A Mile In Her Shoes (June), Take Back The Night (September), Dinner & Auction (May), Downtown Bowmanville events and festivals, pre & post Christmas preparation (December & January). This position is eligible for high school community hours.

Responsibilities:

**will vary depending on event and location
- help with set-up and take-down of event or booth
- engage with visitors/participants, talk about and promote Bethesda House programs
- assist with other duties as needed such as registration
- work as part of a professional team alongside other event volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- treat volunteering as you would a paid job with respect, promptness, respectable clothing and positive attitude

Qualifications:
Attention to detail, interest in learning, ability to move reasonably-sized boxes, help set-up/take-down of tents and tables, dependability, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision and direction, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Training for this position will be provided and support will always be available throughout. This position is eligible for high school community hours.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be completed. Flat, closed-toes shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store & events directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose: To help with running our new & gently-used clothing store Second Chance and with sorting donations for Bethesda House. All proceeds from the store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs. Most hours are available weekends only as location closes at 4pm weekdays.

Note: Students must have their own email address and apply to the position themselves.

Main Location: The Second Chance store at 25 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario.

Responsibilities:
- assist store customers
- keep store tidy (sweeping, mopping, straightening racks)
- handle cash, learn to operate register
- price and hang clothing for sale in the store
- work as part of a professional team with other store volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- learn about Bethesda House & Second Chance in order to promote to customers
- treat volunteering as you would a paid job with respect, promptness, respectable clothing and positive attitude

Length of Appointment: Scheduled for a 3 or 5 hour shift once per month, according to his/her availability. Hours are eligible for high school requirements.

Qualifications:
Dependable, pleasant personality, willingness to learn and accept supervision and take direction, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds. Able to follow store and donations sorting procedures (you will receive training). Able to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations. 

Support: Training for this position will be provided and support is available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable. Appropriate for work being done. Close toed shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose:
To sort through clothing and other items donated to the Bethesda House's Second Chance gently-used and new clothing store, setting aside unusable items and preparing the remaining items to sell. This position is eligible for high school community hours. Most hours are available weekends only as location closes at 4pm weekdays.

Note: Students must have their own email address and apply to the position themselves.

Responsibilities:
- Accept items being donated according to store/shelter policy
- Sort items for sale, storage or other use according to Second Chance policies and procedures following health and safety guidelines
- Label and store items not yet for sale
- Prepare clothing for sale in the store
- Use clothes washer and dryer safely and appropriately
- Keep sorting and other work areas clean and tidy
- Work as part of a professional team alongside other store volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- Treat volunteering as you would a paid job with respect, promptness, respectable clothing and positive attitude

Qualifications:
Ability to distinguish items that are in good condition from items that are not, attention to detail, ability to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations, dependability, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision and direction. Willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Training for this position will be provided and support will always be available throughout. This position is eligible for high school community hours.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be completed. Flat, closed-toes shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose: To help with running our new & gently-used clothing store Second Chance and with sorting donations for Bethesda House. All proceeds from the store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Main Location: The Second Chance store at 25 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario.

Responsibilities:
- assist store customers
- keep store tidy (sweeping, mopping, straightening racks)
- handle cash, learn to operate register
- price and hang clothing for sale in the store
- work as part of a professional team with other store volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- learn about Bethesda House & Second Chance in order to promote to customers

Length of Appointment: Scheduled for a 3 (Sunday) or 5 (Saturday) hour shift once per month, according to his/her availability. After three months, the position may be extended at the discretion of the Outreach Manager. After six months, the person who is serving in this position may request to be considered for different volunteer positions within the agency if there is one available that is an appropriate fit for his/her abilities.

Qualifications:
Dependable, pleasant personality, willingness to learn and accept supervision and take direction, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds. Able to follow store and donations sorting procedures (you will receive training). Able to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations. Mature adult position.
*Community hours students please apply to student listed positions.

Support: Training for this position will be provided and support is available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable. Appropriate for work being done. Close toed shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose:
To sort through clothing and other items donated to the Bethesda House's Second Chance gently-used and new clothing store, setting aside unusable items and preparing the remaining items to sell.

Responsibilities:
- Accept items being donated according to store/shelter policy
- Sort items for sale, storage or other use according to Second Chance policies and procedures following health and safety guidelines
- Label and store items not yet for sale
- Prepare clothing for sale in the store
- Use clothes washer and dryer safely and appropriately
- Keep sorting and other work areas clean and tidy
- Work as part of a professional team alongside other store volunteers and Bethesda House staff

Qualifications:
Ability to distinguish items that are in good condition from items that are not, attention to detail, ability to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations, dependability, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision and direction. Willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Training for this position will be provided and support will always be available throughout.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be completed. Flat, closed-toes shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose: To help with running our new & gently-used clothing store Second Chance and with sorting donations for Bethesda House. All proceeds from the store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Main Location: The Second Chance store at 25 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario.

Responsibilities:
- assist store customers
- keep store tidy (sweeping, mopping, straightening racks)
- handle cash, learn to operate register
- price and hang clothing for sale in the store
- work as part of a professional team with other store volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- learn about Bethesda House & Second Chance in order to promote to customers

Length of Appointment: Scheduled for a 3 hour shift once per week, according to his/her availability. After three months, the position may be extended at the discretion of the Outreach Manager. After six months, the person who is serving in this position may request to be considered for different volunteer positions within the agency if there is one available that is an appropriate fit for his/her abilities.

Qualifications:
Dependable, pleasant personality, willingness to learn and accept supervision and take direction, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds. Able to follow store and donations sorting procedures (you will receive training). Able to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations.

Support: Training for this position will be provided and support is available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable. Appropriate for work being done. Close toed shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Description

Purpose: To help with pick ups of donations and other items such as tents (used at events) for Bethesda House.

Main Location: The Second Chance store at 25 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario with pick ups throughout Durham Region.

Responsibilities:
- pick up donations from community supporters and drop off to our Second Chance store location
- pick up & return of tents and other items for events 
- work as part of a professional team with other volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- learn about Bethesda House & Second Chance in order to promote to customers
- other duties as willing and able

Length of Appointment: Casual throughout the year.

Qualifications:
Dependable, pleasant personality, willingness to learn and accept supervision and take direction, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds. Full G license and access to a reliable vehicle. Ability to follow directions and/or access to GPS/mapping app to pick up donations and event equipment.  Able to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations.

Support: Training for this position will be provided and support is available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable. Appropriate for work being done. Close toed shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Purpose: To keep Bethesda House, Outreach Centre and Second Chance Store properties clean and tidy.

Responsibilities:
- cutting grass in spring, summer and fall, as required
- trimming shrubbery
- clearing debris from the grounds
- notify supervisor regarding any repair or maintenance issues when identified
- removing snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas during winter, as required
- spreading down de-icing salt during winter, as required
- other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge of safe work practices, appropriate use of equipment, pleasant manner, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision, problem-solving ability, dependable, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Dress Code: Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be done, close toed shoes.

*Position not ideal for student unless can confidently prove knowledge as above and commit to being able to remove snow mornings before school commences.

Purpose:
To keep Bethesda House outreach building clean and organized by performing general housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities:
- clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming
- keep washrooms clean and stocked
- dusting
- prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications and use appropriately

Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of how to clean a building, safe work practices including appropriate use of cleaning supplies and equipment, pleasant manner, ability to understand directions in English and willingness to learn and accept supervision. Problem-solving ability, dependability and willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Commitment will be one day, bi-weekly

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for the work being done. Flat, close-toed shoes.