Opportunities From: Volunteer McKinney

Volunteer: Admin Volunteers

Administrative Volunteers are need in several areas of our agency. 

As an Administrative Volunteer you will bring your creativity, organization, and abilities using your known business development skills to work. You will be able to strengthen your business development, planning, organizational, problem solving, social media marketing, email marketing, creative content development, and customer relationship skills while keeping Cumberland moving forward.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Creating, proofing, and enhancing presentation materials for staff
• Assisting HR team with posting positions, sourcing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting initial phone screenings
• Providing administrative support by answering phones, distributing mail, printing/copying documents, and setting up meetings including conference lines/video conferences
• Creating communication ideas through Email Marketing channel
• Producing information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
• Maintaining confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential
• Securing information by completing database backups
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
• Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling when appropriate

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete Cumberland Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

 

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Administrative Volunteers are need in several areas of our agency. 

As an Administrative Volunteer you will bring your creativity, organization, and abilities using your known business development skills to work. You will be able to strengthen your business development, planning, organizational, problem solving, social media marketing, email marketing, creative content development, and customer relationship skills while keeping Cumberland moving forward.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Creating, proofing, and enhancing presentation materials for staff
• Assisting HR team with posting positions, sourcing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting initial phone screenings
• Providing administrative support by answering phones, distributing mail, printing/copying documents, and setting up meetings including conference lines/video conferences
• Creating communication ideas through Email Marketing channel
• Producing information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
• Maintaining confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential
• Securing information by completing database backups
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
• Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling when appropriate

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete Cumberland Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

 

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Arts and Crafts-Youth- Coordinator

A program focused on using artistic expression to help the residents of Cumberland use their strengths in creating arts and crafts. The ultimate goal is to help residents by allowing them a venue to express themselves.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arts/crafts teachers needed, as well as assistants for classes

Cumberland will provide needed materials and supplies. Please see Volunteer Coordinator to confirm cost/spending. Schedule can be created, contact Pastor Katie to discuss programming and times.

With the help of other Arts and Crafts volunteers, plan the next craft at least one week ahead of time. Arrive before posted time in order to set up the craft before the kids arrive.

We will work with your schedule to provide programming.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Complete Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

A program focused on using artistic expression to help the residents of Cumberland use their strengths in creating arts and crafts. The ultimate goal is to help residents by allowing them a venue to express themselves.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arts/crafts teachers needed, as well as assistants for classes

Cumberland will provide needed materials and supplies. Please see Volunteer Coordinator to confirm cost/spending. Schedule can be created, contact Pastor Katie to discuss programming and times.

With the help of other Arts and Crafts volunteers, plan the next craft at least one week ahead of time. Arrive before posted time in order to set up the craft before the kids arrive.

We will work with your schedule to provide programming.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Complete Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Athletic and Sports Fun Volunteer

JOB PURPOSE

The volunteer is meant to plan athletic activities for residents on campus in order to keep them physically active. This can range from games for large groups to smaller activities, and can be varying levels of intensity based on the wants and needs of the residents.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement physical activities for residents
• Encourage residents to become involved and more physically active, making the experience positive for all involved
• Be open to creating plans/programs based on the desires of the residents
• Activities can range from yoga and meditation to crossfit and team games (baseball, basketball, etc.)
• Come with plans already created and ideas for how to use program to benefit residents of all ages
• May work with Volunteer Coordinator in regards to needs (equipment and space) and any purchases that volunteer may feel are necessary or desired by a large majority of residents and are appropriate

 

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete Volunteer Orientation

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

The volunteer is meant to plan athletic activities for residents on campus in order to keep them physically active. This can range from games for large groups to smaller activities, and can be varying levels of intensity based on the wants and needs of the residents.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement physical activities for residents
• Encourage residents to become involved and more physically active, making the experience positive for all involved
• Be open to creating plans/programs based on the desires of the residents
• Activities can range from yoga and meditation to crossfit and team games (baseball, basketball, etc.)
• Come with plans already created and ideas for how to use program to benefit residents of all ages
• May work with Volunteer Coordinator in regards to needs (equipment and space) and any purchases that volunteer may feel are necessary or desired by a large majority of residents and are appropriate

 

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete Volunteer Orientation

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Birthday Party Hosts

JOB PURPOSE

The volunteer will plan birthday parties for residents, based on the desires/preferences of the resident while remaining within the budget.
This is to remind the resident that Cumberland cares about their life and their birthday, while having one person or group of people in particular focus on making the birthday party a fun, exciting experience.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with resident to find out preferences for party
• Maintain budget when purchasing materials (cake, decorations, gift cards, etc.)
• Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to set everything up
• Come in afternoons to decorate before the party (year-round)
• Expected ongoing participation (please discuss with Volunteer Coordinator if you will be unable to continue helping)
• Scheduling is based on the amount of upcoming birthdays at any given time

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete Volunteer Orientation.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

The volunteer will plan birthday parties for residents, based on the desires/preferences of the resident while remaining within the budget.
This is to remind the resident that Cumberland cares about their life and their birthday, while having one person or group of people in particular focus on making the birthday party a fun, exciting experience.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with resident to find out preferences for party
• Maintain budget when purchasing materials (cake, decorations, gift cards, etc.)
• Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to set everything up
• Come in afternoons to decorate before the party (year-round)
• Expected ongoing participation (please discuss with Volunteer Coordinator if you will be unable to continue helping)
• Scheduling is based on the amount of upcoming birthdays at any given time

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete Volunteer Orientation.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Campus Beautification/Gardening

JOB PURPOSE

Volunteers help create a higher quality of life for residents as well as a vibrant campus. Being an adopter gives participants an opportunity to give back to the community, teach their children about community responsibility, receive positive publicity for their business, and gain valuable community service experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Litter control
• Flower, shrub, tree plantings
• Beautification/landscaping
• Adding permanent site amenities such as gazebos, park benches, picnic tables, fountains, sculptures, etc.

We are proud to start a campus garden to compliment our greenhouse. Volunteers will set a schedule up with the Volunteer Coordinator to help us maintain, plant and harvest crops. Those interested in the garden may work with our residents or not. Children with supervision are welcome, however, a background check and fingerprint testing must be done for volunteers if working with children with no supervision.

Adopter - actively cleans up an assigned stretch of roadway.
Sponsor - supports the program financially to underwrite costs. Please email kklein@cpch.org to sponsor.

Everyone can participate (children must be under adult supervision) • Individuals
• Families
• Youth groups
• Neighborhood homeowner associations
• Hiking and biking enthusiasts
• Scouts
• Schools and school clubs
• Businesses
• Non-profit groups
• Churches
• Organizations
• Combinations of the above

Volunteers would come as often as needed to maintain their spot (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).

Must be 10 years of age or older (children under 16 must have adult supervision).
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

 

Unassigned general beautification times are listed on the calendar, email Pastor Katie for specific details and needs.

Other projects (such as groups or BIG projects) would be at the volunteers availability. Please email Pastor Katie at kklein@cpch.org to be put on the calendar.

Ongoing volunteers may schedule themselves through the portal, based on their availability.

Adopt a Spot ideas:
Cottage flowerbeds
Parr Admin flowerbeds
SPF flowerbeds
Labyrinth/Prayer walk

Cottage Kitchens- organizing and stocking with needed equipment
Cottage game areas/librarys- organizing, rotating, stocking, games toys and books


Major Project Ideas:
Build a outdoor seating area in front of Stricklen
Build a sidewalk leading to Gazebo
Paint and Update Stricklen entry
Paint and Update Stricklen bathrooms
Update and Organize weight room

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

Volunteers help create a higher quality of life for residents as well as a vibrant campus. Being an adopter gives participants an opportunity to give back to the community, teach their children about community responsibility, receive positive publicity for their business, and gain valuable community service experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Litter control
• Flower, shrub, tree plantings
• Beautification/landscaping
• Adding permanent site amenities such as gazebos, park benches, picnic tables, fountains, sculptures, etc.

We are proud to start a campus garden to compliment our greenhouse. Volunteers will set a schedule up with the Volunteer Coordinator to help us maintain, plant and harvest crops. Those interested in the garden may work with our residents or not. Children with supervision are welcome, however, a background check and fingerprint testing must be done for volunteers if working with children with no supervision.

Adopter - actively cleans up an assigned stretch of roadway.
Sponsor - supports the program financially to underwrite costs. Please email kklein@cpch.org to sponsor.

Everyone can participate (children must be under adult supervision) • Individuals
• Families
• Youth groups
• Neighborhood homeowner associations
• Hiking and biking enthusiasts
• Scouts
• Schools and school clubs
• Businesses
• Non-profit groups
• Churches
• Organizations
• Combinations of the above

Volunteers would come as often as needed to maintain their spot (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).

Must be 10 years of age or older (children under 16 must have adult supervision).
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

 

Unassigned general beautification times are listed on the calendar, email Pastor Katie for specific details and needs.

Other projects (such as groups or BIG projects) would be at the volunteers availability. Please email Pastor Katie at kklein@cpch.org to be put on the calendar.

Ongoing volunteers may schedule themselves through the portal, based on their availability.

Adopt a Spot ideas:
Cottage flowerbeds
Parr Admin flowerbeds
SPF flowerbeds
Labyrinth/Prayer walk

Cottage Kitchens- organizing and stocking with needed equipment
Cottage game areas/librarys- organizing, rotating, stocking, games toys and books


Major Project Ideas:
Build a outdoor seating area in front of Stricklen
Build a sidewalk leading to Gazebo
Paint and Update Stricklen entry
Paint and Update Stricklen bathrooms
Update and Organize weight room

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Cottage or Family Cook

JOB PURPOSE

Volunteer will use menus and resources given by Cumberland to create a meal for cottage residents. This is a potential opportunity for residents to help cook and for volunteers to teach them how to cook. This involves being a positive influence around residents, and general know-how in the kitchen.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit cottage (once a week is preferred but no less than twice a month is required) to help prepare/cook the meal for the cottage in the evening using ingredients, recipes, and menu based on state’s minimum standards
• Volunteer may choose to offer a different meal on occasion by requesting the change through the Volunteer Coordinator or Food Services Coordinator.
• May stay and enjoy meal with resident, not required to clean afterwards.
• Sometimes involve residents with preparation, per staff discretion

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by TDFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS Lic. (Maybe obtained online at the City of Denton for $10/1 hour course)

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

Volunteer will use menus and resources given by Cumberland to create a meal for cottage residents. This is a potential opportunity for residents to help cook and for volunteers to teach them how to cook. This involves being a positive influence around residents, and general know-how in the kitchen.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit cottage (once a week is preferred but no less than twice a month is required) to help prepare/cook the meal for the cottage in the evening using ingredients, recipes, and menu based on state’s minimum standards
• Volunteer may choose to offer a different meal on occasion by requesting the change through the Volunteer Coordinator or Food Services Coordinator.
• May stay and enjoy meal with resident, not required to clean afterwards.
• Sometimes involve residents with preparation, per staff discretion

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by TDFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS Lic. (Maybe obtained online at the City of Denton for $10/1 hour course)

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Services Volunteer

JOB PURPOSE

Food Services is responsible for ensuring all of our residents and clients have access to affordable food. Volunteer should be a self-motivated, highly energetic individual who understands the nutritional needs for a wide range of people. The ideal volunteer will have a service-oriented attitude. They will follow dietary standards for our residents and provide one-on-one coaching on an as-needed basis.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Different duties are expected for different days.

Administrative support: Admin in the food program will support the Food Coordinator in areas of needs. These are mainly "as assigned" duties, tasks such as but not limited to: editing documents, entering shopping lists, entering receipts, checking logs. Admin hours may be schedule as needed but must be approved by the Food Coordinator. Hours vary based on needs and availability.

Monday:
Pulling stock for the NEXT week: 2 hours, 10-12 pm. Involves using the NEXT week NEEDS list, pull stock from pantry. Place stock in marked refrigerators, marked cottage shelves. Any items NOT found on the list in the pantry need to be MARKED for Tuesdays shopping. Please bring to the attention of the Food Coordinator needed items. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Journeys Meal - 2x per month: 3 hours, 5-7 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in preparing the campus meal for SPF and help clean up.
5:00 pm - begin prep and cook based on cooking needs. Meal should be set up and ready by 10 minutes til 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - serve meal
6:30 pm - clean up kitchen and put extra food away to be delivered to cottages. Kitchen closes.
7:00 pm - clock out


Tuesday:
Food Pick Up: 2 hours, 10-12 pm. Riding along with Food Coordinator to purchase shopping items. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Food Stocking and Pulling: 2 hours, 12-2 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in stocking and putting away purchased food. Stock needs from Monday’s Stock Pull for Wednesday Pickups. Make sure all items are on shelves for Wednesday Food Pick Ups by Cottage. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.


Wednesday:
Cottage Food Delivery: 4 hours, 10-2 pm. Assist cottage in retrieving the next week’s food items and stocking them in the cottage. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Wacky Wednesday Food Prep and Clean Up: 3 hours, 5-7 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in preparing the campus meal for Wacky Wednesday and help clean up.
5:00 pm - begin prep and cook based on cooking needs
6:00 pm - serve meal
6:30 pm - Clean up kitchen and put extra food away to be delivered to cottages
7:00 pm - Clock out

All Staff - 1x per month: 4 hours, 9-12 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in preparing all staff meal, set up needed supplies, clean up.


Thursday:
Rotate Food in Cottages/Inventory Food in Cottages: 1 hour per cottage, 10-1 pm. Using the list to make sure oldest food is to the front of the storage area, that cottage has needed items, and to make sure no cottage has too much. Mark needs and bring extra items to Parr Pantry.

Friday:
Essential Needed Item Shopping: 4 hours, 10-2 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in shopping for needed weekend items, put items away in cottage or in pantry.

Parr Pantry Specifics:
Fold any empty food boxes down, that are in pile and bring to recycling bin.
Remove items from counters and dust off particles, then scrub/disinfect, replace items as they were.
Remove cans/food items from cabinets, dust and disinfect inside the cabinets, then replace items as they were.
Take out food ((MAKE SURE TO NOT MIX UP ITEMS)) from each fridge and scrub and disinfect inside of fridges.
*Make sure to not get cleaning supplies or chemicals on food.

Cottage Kitchen Specifics:

Checking for supplies, broken, needed, excess etc...
Throwing out any excess or expired food.
Organizing
Deep cleaning
Observing what the cottages still need

Meal Prepping and Shopping Specifics
Assist with the shopping needs for the campus
Assist in prepping for the weekly meals as directed by Food Services Coordinator
Coach clients and residents in food prepping, food preparing
Wednesday nights- assist in preparing, serving campus meal
Special Events- assist in preparing, serving at special events on campus.

Must be 16 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must have Food Handler's Certification (depending on the job).

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

Food Services is responsible for ensuring all of our residents and clients have access to affordable food. Volunteer should be a self-motivated, highly energetic individual who understands the nutritional needs for a wide range of people. The ideal volunteer will have a service-oriented attitude. They will follow dietary standards for our residents and provide one-on-one coaching on an as-needed basis.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Different duties are expected for different days.

Administrative support: Admin in the food program will support the Food Coordinator in areas of needs. These are mainly "as assigned" duties, tasks such as but not limited to: editing documents, entering shopping lists, entering receipts, checking logs. Admin hours may be schedule as needed but must be approved by the Food Coordinator. Hours vary based on needs and availability.

Monday:
Pulling stock for the NEXT week: 2 hours, 10-12 pm. Involves using the NEXT week NEEDS list, pull stock from pantry. Place stock in marked refrigerators, marked cottage shelves. Any items NOT found on the list in the pantry need to be MARKED for Tuesdays shopping. Please bring to the attention of the Food Coordinator needed items. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Journeys Meal - 2x per month: 3 hours, 5-7 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in preparing the campus meal for SPF and help clean up.
5:00 pm - begin prep and cook based on cooking needs. Meal should be set up and ready by 10 minutes til 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - serve meal
6:30 pm - clean up kitchen and put extra food away to be delivered to cottages. Kitchen closes.
7:00 pm - clock out


Tuesday:
Food Pick Up: 2 hours, 10-12 pm. Riding along with Food Coordinator to purchase shopping items. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Food Stocking and Pulling: 2 hours, 12-2 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in stocking and putting away purchased food. Stock needs from Monday’s Stock Pull for Wednesday Pickups. Make sure all items are on shelves for Wednesday Food Pick Ups by Cottage. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.


Wednesday:
Cottage Food Delivery: 4 hours, 10-2 pm. Assist cottage in retrieving the next week’s food items and stocking them in the cottage. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Wacky Wednesday Food Prep and Clean Up: 3 hours, 5-7 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in preparing the campus meal for Wacky Wednesday and help clean up.
5:00 pm - begin prep and cook based on cooking needs
6:00 pm - serve meal
6:30 pm - Clean up kitchen and put extra food away to be delivered to cottages
7:00 pm - Clock out

All Staff - 1x per month: 4 hours, 9-12 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in preparing all staff meal, set up needed supplies, clean up.


Thursday:
Rotate Food in Cottages/Inventory Food in Cottages: 1 hour per cottage, 10-1 pm. Using the list to make sure oldest food is to the front of the storage area, that cottage has needed items, and to make sure no cottage has too much. Mark needs and bring extra items to Parr Pantry.

Friday:
Essential Needed Item Shopping: 4 hours, 10-2 pm. Assist Food Coordinator in shopping for needed weekend items, put items away in cottage or in pantry.

Parr Pantry Specifics:
Fold any empty food boxes down, that are in pile and bring to recycling bin.
Remove items from counters and dust off particles, then scrub/disinfect, replace items as they were.
Remove cans/food items from cabinets, dust and disinfect inside the cabinets, then replace items as they were.
Take out food ((MAKE SURE TO NOT MIX UP ITEMS)) from each fridge and scrub and disinfect inside of fridges.
*Make sure to not get cleaning supplies or chemicals on food.

Cottage Kitchen Specifics:

Checking for supplies, broken, needed, excess etc...
Throwing out any excess or expired food.
Organizing
Deep cleaning
Observing what the cottages still need

Meal Prepping and Shopping Specifics
Assist with the shopping needs for the campus
Assist in prepping for the weekly meals as directed by Food Services Coordinator
Coach clients and residents in food prepping, food preparing
Wednesday nights- assist in preparing, serving campus meal
Special Events- assist in preparing, serving at special events on campus.

Must be 16 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must have Food Handler's Certification (depending on the job).

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Librarian and Reading Fun

JOB PURPOSE

The volunteer position in the library is responsible for organizing and maintaining the library. Library volunteers will ensure the library is stocked with the latest books, shelve returned books, and keep a running list of overdue books. Library volunteers will help residents with the library and any relevant needs.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stocking library with new books
• Shelving returned books
• Keeping a running list of overdue books
• Helping residents with finding/checking out books

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete volunteer orientation.

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

The volunteer position in the library is responsible for organizing and maintaining the library. Library volunteers will ensure the library is stocked with the latest books, shelve returned books, and keep a running list of overdue books. Library volunteers will help residents with the library and any relevant needs.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stocking library with new books
• Shelving returned books
• Keeping a running list of overdue books
• Helping residents with finding/checking out books

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete volunteer orientation.

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Monday Night Community Childcare

The Childcare Volunteer will provide childcare to youth of all ages in our Single Parent Family Program or our Community Outreach program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide youth ages infant to teen with support and engaging activities.
• Keep the playroom and childcare areas clean and organized.
• Assist with crafts, games or free-play.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Provide positive reinforcement and promote healthy, non-violent behaviors.
• Communicate with other staff and volunteers regarding on-going facility, program, and client needs.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain values of dignity, empowerment, and respect with all clients, staff, and volunteers of the agency and program.


Notes:
There are two options, each have openings for 3 volunteers, involving SPF Journeys and Love and Logic.

Love and Logic is every Monday from 5:30-8:00p. You will be working with community children while their parents are in Love and Logic classes. Children will change monthly. Ages will vary weekly. We have games, puzzles, books and crafts for you to engage the children with. Offering homework help would be great. Introducing yourself to the parents and creating a warm and welcoming environment is paramount.

SPF Journeys is bi weekly on Mondays from 5:30-8:00p. Children eat with their parents from 5:30-6:30 and then join you (and the ongoing childcare) in the library. These children are consistent each meeting, ages will range from toddler to 13 years of age. We have games, puzzles, books and crafts for you to engage the children with. Offering homework help and ongoing positive adult relationships will be very important for these families. Creating a supportive and welcoming relationship with the Single Parents will be vital to our program's success. Consistency with these children is key.

 

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete Cumberland Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

The Childcare Volunteer will provide childcare to youth of all ages in our Single Parent Family Program or our Community Outreach program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide youth ages infant to teen with support and engaging activities.
• Keep the playroom and childcare areas clean and organized.
• Assist with crafts, games or free-play.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Provide positive reinforcement and promote healthy, non-violent behaviors.
• Communicate with other staff and volunteers regarding on-going facility, program, and client needs.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain values of dignity, empowerment, and respect with all clients, staff, and volunteers of the agency and program.


Notes:
There are two options, each have openings for 3 volunteers, involving SPF Journeys and Love and Logic.

Love and Logic is every Monday from 5:30-8:00p. You will be working with community children while their parents are in Love and Logic classes. Children will change monthly. Ages will vary weekly. We have games, puzzles, books and crafts for you to engage the children with. Offering homework help would be great. Introducing yourself to the parents and creating a warm and welcoming environment is paramount.

SPF Journeys is bi weekly on Mondays from 5:30-8:00p. Children eat with their parents from 5:30-6:30 and then join you (and the ongoing childcare) in the library. These children are consistent each meeting, ages will range from toddler to 13 years of age. We have games, puzzles, books and crafts for you to engage the children with. Offering homework help and ongoing positive adult relationships will be very important for these families. Creating a supportive and welcoming relationship with the Single Parents will be vital to our program's success. Consistency with these children is key.

 

Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete Cumberland Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Property Maint.

JOB PURPOSE

Cumberland has 17.2 acres of land with 3 cottages, 8 Single Parent Family Residences, 1 Section 8 Housing Residence, a gym, a fellowship hall, and more. Volunteers are to help maintenance team with jobs ranging from handyman type work, to landscaping. Volunteers are essential to keeping the “home” feeling on campus. Volunteers may adopt a specific area of campus or simply work on different areas of campus helping us with upkeep. It is perfect for a few hours a week, month or longer.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform tasks as needed based on maintenance team's requests and volunteer's personal skills
• Range from hanging curtains to painting walls to landscaping

Basic knowledge of handyman areas is preferred but our team is great at teaching.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete volunteer orientation.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

Cumberland has 17.2 acres of land with 3 cottages, 8 Single Parent Family Residences, 1 Section 8 Housing Residence, a gym, a fellowship hall, and more. Volunteers are to help maintenance team with jobs ranging from handyman type work, to landscaping. Volunteers are essential to keeping the “home” feeling on campus. Volunteers may adopt a specific area of campus or simply work on different areas of campus helping us with upkeep. It is perfect for a few hours a week, month or longer.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform tasks as needed based on maintenance team's requests and volunteer's personal skills
• Range from hanging curtains to painting walls to landscaping

Basic knowledge of handyman areas is preferred but our team is great at teaching.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete volunteer orientation.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Renew Center and Donation Room

JOB PURPOSE

The Renew Center is a free resource to our residents and community families. We do not charge for the items. Donations are accepted, sorted and organized to be readied to resupply the Center.Renew Center volunteers are responsible for helping guests find what they need in the actual Renew Center. This can be helping find the right toy, right size shoe or perfect outfit. Renew Storage volunteers are responsible for accepting, sorting, and organizing donations received as well as keeping the donations center clean and stocked for residents to shop. This is NOT opening the Renew Center for residents and clients.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

DONATION ROOM:
1. Process donations received at both ReNew Center and Parr Family Services building by designating items for:
-Direct use to agency residents
-Re-donation to a partner agency
-Disposal
2. Answer questions and concerns from potential donors, assist in unloading donated materials, and field concerns to Volunteer Coordinator
3. Maintain a clean and organized space in the ReNew large storage area located in the gym
4. Report maintenance issues to Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator
5. Perform all other responsibilities/tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor


RENEW CENTER:
Maintaining CPCH’s ReNew Center located inside the Gilbert-Parr Activities Building, including greeting donors, processing donations, helping residents of CPCH, and reporting to the Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator
1. Process donations received at both ReNew Center and Parr Family Services building by designating items for:
-Direct use to agency residents
-Re-donation to a partner agency
-Disposal
2. Answer questions and concerns from potential donors, assist in unloading donated materials, and field concerns to Volunteer Coordinator
3. Maintain a clean and organized space in the ReNew Center and large storage area located in the gym
4. Communicate with cottage staff concerning the presence of Residential Care residents in the ReNew Center
5. Assist CPCH residents in finding useful items
6. Report maintenance issues to Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator
7. Report any changes in your schedule to Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator with adequate foresight
8. Perform all other responsibilities/tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for the DONATION Room for GROUPS
Because we value this service and must maintain licensing requirements the following eligibility is required:
• Groups- visiting UP TO 4 times (once a quarter) a group event may be scheduled. One representative is requested complete Volunteer Training. NO UNSUPERVISED CONTACT WITH RESIDENTS.
• All group members must submit an online application and sign up through our portal.
• Groups- frequently visiting (more than once per quarter), members must complete and pass CR/DPS check, TB test and Volunteer Training. NO UNSUPERVISED CONTACT WITH RESIDENTS.

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Job specific preferences:
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Able to lift and handle at least 40 pounds
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Sound business judgement and decision-making skills
• Basic administrative skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to describe agency to donors and answer related questions

Basic Directions:

Sort the clothes, put them on the racks, and when they're ready trade out old stuff in the renew center for the new stuff on the orange racks.

Unwanted items, or items we cannot make available to our residents are re-donated responsibly. Place them in black bags with a LABEL of contents and RE-DONATE

The general rules of sorting are on posters in the back room. Put extra emphasis on re-donating any clothes that wouldn't meet school dress codes. Basically, new or gently used items are kept.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

The Renew Center is a free resource to our residents and community families. We do not charge for the items. Donations are accepted, sorted and organized to be readied to resupply the Center.Renew Center volunteers are responsible for helping guests find what they need in the actual Renew Center. This can be helping find the right toy, right size shoe or perfect outfit. Renew Storage volunteers are responsible for accepting, sorting, and organizing donations received as well as keeping the donations center clean and stocked for residents to shop. This is NOT opening the Renew Center for residents and clients.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

DONATION ROOM:
1. Process donations received at both ReNew Center and Parr Family Services building by designating items for:
-Direct use to agency residents
-Re-donation to a partner agency
-Disposal
2. Answer questions and concerns from potential donors, assist in unloading donated materials, and field concerns to Volunteer Coordinator
3. Maintain a clean and organized space in the ReNew large storage area located in the gym
4. Report maintenance issues to Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator
5. Perform all other responsibilities/tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor


RENEW CENTER:
Maintaining CPCH’s ReNew Center located inside the Gilbert-Parr Activities Building, including greeting donors, processing donations, helping residents of CPCH, and reporting to the Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator
1. Process donations received at both ReNew Center and Parr Family Services building by designating items for:
-Direct use to agency residents
-Re-donation to a partner agency
-Disposal
2. Answer questions and concerns from potential donors, assist in unloading donated materials, and field concerns to Volunteer Coordinator
3. Maintain a clean and organized space in the ReNew Center and large storage area located in the gym
4. Communicate with cottage staff concerning the presence of Residential Care residents in the ReNew Center
5. Assist CPCH residents in finding useful items
6. Report maintenance issues to Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator
7. Report any changes in your schedule to Volunteer ReNew Center Coordinator with adequate foresight
8. Perform all other responsibilities/tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for the DONATION Room for GROUPS
Because we value this service and must maintain licensing requirements the following eligibility is required:
• Groups- visiting UP TO 4 times (once a quarter) a group event may be scheduled. One representative is requested complete Volunteer Training. NO UNSUPERVISED CONTACT WITH RESIDENTS.
• All group members must submit an online application and sign up through our portal.
• Groups- frequently visiting (more than once per quarter), members must complete and pass CR/DPS check, TB test and Volunteer Training. NO UNSUPERVISED CONTACT WITH RESIDENTS.

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Job specific preferences:
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Able to lift and handle at least 40 pounds
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Sound business judgement and decision-making skills
• Basic administrative skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to describe agency to donors and answer related questions

Basic Directions:

Sort the clothes, put them on the racks, and when they're ready trade out old stuff in the renew center for the new stuff on the orange racks.

Unwanted items, or items we cannot make available to our residents are re-donated responsibly. Place them in black bags with a LABEL of contents and RE-DONATE

The general rules of sorting are on posters in the back room. Put extra emphasis on re-donating any clothes that wouldn't meet school dress codes. Basically, new or gently used items are kept.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Tutoring

JOB PURPOSE

Tutor would be responsible for helping a child with homework and preparing for tests. They would need to keep up-to-date on the child’s performance in school. Children in our programs often come to tutoring without work, so the tutor would need to be prepared for this possibility with work sheets or other ways to learn.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule individual tutoring appointments with Volunteer Coordinator or parents. Small Group tutoring appointments will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
• Prepare and facilitate possible tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Be a positive role model to all residents by modeling good listening, empathy, respect, good manners, and maintain excellent boundaries.
• Assist in empowering residents to complete all of their responsibilities including chores and homework, never working harder than the resident.
• All volunteers will contact their supervisor if unable to attend the scheduled visit. If canceling within 24 hours of your scheduled visit, contact the Volunteer Coordinator immediately.
• Fill out the appropriate time log online
• Contact the Volunteer Coordinator if there are any concerns.

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

 

 

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

Tutor would be responsible for helping a child with homework and preparing for tests. They would need to keep up-to-date on the child’s performance in school. Children in our programs often come to tutoring without work, so the tutor would need to be prepared for this possibility with work sheets or other ways to learn.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule individual tutoring appointments with Volunteer Coordinator or parents. Small Group tutoring appointments will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
• Prepare and facilitate possible tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Be a positive role model to all residents by modeling good listening, empathy, respect, good manners, and maintain excellent boundaries.
• Assist in empowering residents to complete all of their responsibilities including chores and homework, never working harder than the resident.
• All volunteers will contact their supervisor if unable to attend the scheduled visit. If canceling within 24 hours of your scheduled visit, contact the Volunteer Coordinator immediately.
• Fill out the appropriate time log online
• Contact the Volunteer Coordinator if there are any concerns.

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete Volunteer Orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

 

 

 

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mentor

JOB PURPOSE

Mentor volunteer is responsible for being a positive role model in the life of a resident (child/youth or SPF parent) by forming healthy and consistent relationships with their mentees. Mentors should be willing to put forth effort to be involved with mentees and their lives while remaining a positive figure for them.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a positive role model to the resident that is being mentored. This includes using good listening, empathy, and boundary skills.
• Meet with designated resident a preferred once a week, but a minimum of twice a month.
• Send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator describing time spent with the resident.
• Contact Volunteer Coordinator if there are any concerns with the resident.
• Mentors may be allowed to take the resident off campus after completing 4 on-campus visits and receiving off campus approval from the child’s CPS caseworker (if mentoring a resident in the GRO program).
• All mentor visits will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete Love and Logic or other prescribed parenting course by Cumberland.

Be a positive role model to the resident that is being mentored. This includes using good listening, empathy, and boundary skills.
Meet with designated resident a preferred once a week, but a minimum of twice a month

Send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator describing time spent with the resident.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator if there are any concerns with the resident.

Mentors may be allowed to take the resident off campus after completing 4 on-campus visits and receiving off campus approval from the child’s CPS caseworker (if mentoring a resident in the GRO program).

All mentor visits will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator

All mentors will contact the Volunteer Coordinator if you are unable to attend the scheduled visit.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

JOB PURPOSE

Mentor volunteer is responsible for being a positive role model in the life of a resident (child/youth or SPF parent) by forming healthy and consistent relationships with their mentees. Mentors should be willing to put forth effort to be involved with mentees and their lives while remaining a positive figure for them.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a positive role model to the resident that is being mentored. This includes using good listening, empathy, and boundary skills.
• Meet with designated resident a preferred once a week, but a minimum of twice a month.
• Send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator describing time spent with the resident.
• Contact Volunteer Coordinator if there are any concerns with the resident.
• Mentors may be allowed to take the resident off campus after completing 4 on-campus visits and receiving off campus approval from the child’s CPS caseworker (if mentoring a resident in the GRO program).
• All mentor visits will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by DFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.
Must complete Love and Logic or other prescribed parenting course by Cumberland.

Be a positive role model to the resident that is being mentored. This includes using good listening, empathy, and boundary skills.
Meet with designated resident a preferred once a week, but a minimum of twice a month

Send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator describing time spent with the resident.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator if there are any concerns with the resident.

Mentors may be allowed to take the resident off campus after completing 4 on-campus visits and receiving off campus approval from the child’s CPS caseworker (if mentoring a resident in the GRO program).

All mentor visits will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator

All mentors will contact the Volunteer Coordinator if you are unable to attend the scheduled visit.

Agency: Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 76201

Allow Groups: Yes