Help Us
Volunteer
We
need you! We rely on our individual and groups of volunteers to keep
overhead low and services high so we can help more clients. And, with
each new ministry program, our need grows.
We're grateful for (and always need) volunteers to serve as
receptionists, counselors, file clerks and computer operators. Our
Clothing and Furniture Bank, CAR Program and seasonal projects such as
the School Supply Drive and Circle of Giving rely on the generosity of
donors as well as those who volunteer their time to make them a
reality.
Want to help? Please fill out this form to get started or call Judy Waters at (803) 799-3853 ext. 117.
Emergency Assistance
(Beltline Blvd. and Blythewood locations)
Counselor: Assists persons who need help in crisis situations, directing them to appropriate resources and offering financial assistance when necessary; makes telephone contact with other agencies; works with a volunteer team and a staff counselor.
Qualifications: Patience, good listening skills, able to assess needs
Time requirement: One morning (9am-1pm) or afternoon (1-4pm) a week for a commitment of 6 months.
Receptionist/Intake: Assists persons signing in and requesting service, answer telephone, makes appointments for clients, gives general information and referrals.
Qualifications: Patience, good communication skills, ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances.
Time requirement: One morning a week.
Clerical: Keep files organized, files daily records, and answers phone.
Qualifications:Organizational skills, general office and clerical skills.
Time requirement: One afternoon (1-5pm) a week.
If interested in Emergency Assistance, contact 799-3853, ext. 117.
Special Projects
Project directors and workers: Works on seasonal events, special projects and fund-raisers. Specialized talents may be used.
Free Tax Preparation: Provides working poor with free income tax preparation and filing.
Financial Education: Training people to have life skills of budgeting, banking, credit and savings.
If interested in Special Projects, contact 799-3853, ext. 117.
Community Auto Repository (C.A.R.)
Mechanic/Automotive Specialist: Helps repair cars donated to the C.A.R. program.
Promotion Specialist: Delivers fliers etc. to local churches and businesses.
If interested in C.A.R ., contact 799-3853, ext. 511.
Clothing/Furniture Banks
Clothing Bank Sorter: Sorts clothing into categories according to gender, size and kind of article, matches top and bottom items to make individual outfits: fills agency orders.
Qualifications: Organizational skills, an eye for size, color and style.
Time requirement: Any morning (9am–1pm) or afternoons (1pm- 5pm).
Driver/Pickup Helper: Furnishes and drives truck or works with someone who can do so; picks up clothing, furniture, or other large donations from donors and unloads them at the Clothing/Furniture Bank.
Qualifications: Strong back, dependability.
Time requirement: Flexible as needed, will work with volunteer schedule (could possibly use your group for an evening or for a few hours on Saturday)