All volunteers must complete clearances and sign a Code of Conduct prior to volunteering at The Beacon. Please contact Nick, nick.mcmichael@fnofpa.org, with questions.
Purpose: The Floor Monitor volunteer is a flexible volunteer position meant to assist the Beacon Supervisor and other volunteers with tasks as needed, and will otherwise walk around or sit and talk with clients in order to build relationships and meet needs.
Duties:
- Provide support to Beacon participants.
- Assist in setting up the provider table and restroom attendant table.
- Monitor participant activities and alert Beacon Supervisor of any concerns.
- Clean and organize the main seating area including wiping tables, sweeping, and mopping floors.
- Fill in for other volunteers as needed at other volunteer stations such as: snack distribution, drink distribution, mail distribution, bathroom monitoring, and signing people in to the Beacon.
- Provide friendly and accurate responses to client questions.
- Attend any relevant training.
- Seek support from staff for unusual challenges.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Friendly demeanor
- Desire to serve others
- Basic computer skills
- Legible handwriting
- Willingness to follow directions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 pounds repetitively and safely
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to bend, reach, and grasp food items
Training and Support:
Floor monitor volunteers will receive an orientation to the Beacon from the Beacon Resource Center Supervisor prior to starting the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced Floor Monitor volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive as needed training applicable to their position.
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies depending on volunteer availability. A typical shift will be 3-4 hours 1-4 days per week. If unable to commit to a regular weekly shift, volunteers may opt to be placed on an alternate list to be called whenever there is a volunteer absence.
- Monday 12:00pm-3:30pm
- Tuesday 12:00pm-3:30pm
- Thursday 12:00pm-3:30pm
- Friday 12:00pm-3:30pm
Hosted at Union Lutheran Church, 408 W Market Street, York, PA 17401
