Volunteer Services provides a structured program that allows individuals the opportunity to share their time and talents through both direct and indirect service to others. The goal is to meet the needs of the people served in the community as well as those of the volunteers by delivering quality service that reflects Catholic Charities’ dedication to its mission.
Catholic Charities helps more than 11,000 people each year and we could not accomplish this without the dedication of our volunteers. We offer a wide range of opportunities for ongoing service as well as one-time commitments.
Browse our list of Volunteer Opportunities for positions that possibly might be of interest to you. Complete our brief online Volunteer Application. Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to talk about your interests and skills and the opportunities that might best fit your talents and schedule. If you prefer, contact our coordinator at (859) 581-8974 to discuss what opportunity is best for you.
Catholic Charities has certain requirements of all its volunteers. These include:
1. Compliance with agency and HIPPA policies of confidentiality. Client information must be held in strictest confidence at all times.
2. Police record and child abuse record screenings.
3. Completion of the program on sexual abuse of minors called “Protecting God’s Children” as well as on-going training through “Virtus Online”.
Most volunteers receive more than they give including the many benefits of making a difference in the community, meeting new friends, learning new skills. But the greatest reward is the opportunity for personal development and self-fulfillment. We invite you to become a Catholic Charities volunteer.
Opportunities
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Volunteers provide assistance to a variety of staff by assuming some of the administrative responsibilities at Catholic Charities. These responsibilities may include typing, filing, copying, mailings, record-keeping, and preparing reports.
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CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
Volunteers supervise and play with small children and infants during the time their parents are attending classes.
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CHILD CARE MONITOR
Volunteers observe and supervise visits between parent and court removed children. They also assist parents in learning how to interact and play with children as well as how to discipline appropriately.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT VOLUNTEER
Volunteers coordinate, solicit, wrap and deliver Christmas presents to needy families served by the agency.
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COOKING AND CRAFTS
Volunteers use their creativity and skills with different agency projects. The Cooking Team creates various food and refreshments for several Catholic Charities’ functions and activities. Individuals develop ideas and craft items for various special events as well as for the promotion of the work of the agency.
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DATA ENTRY ASSISTANT
Volunteers assist various staff members in entering the data needed to compile the statistics for a variety of reports for grant giving organizations.
FOSTER PARENTS
Volunteers provide temporary care for an infant while the custodial parents decide on a permanent plan for the child. The infant receives 24 hour care which includes a home, food, medical care and love.
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FUND DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
Volunteers provide assistance with organizing events and contacting donors for cultivation and solicitation. Other volunteers participate in the planning and implementation of marketing projects through typing, word processing, mailings, taking pictures, writing, and other professional capacities.
MAILING TEAM
Volunteers prepare mailings of newsletters, announcements, invitations, and other public relations materials for distribution.
OPERATIONS
Volunteers help maintain facility operations such as yard work, event setup, and painting.
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RECEPTIONISTS
Volunteers greet clients and visitors as they arrive at Catholic Charities, as well as answer incoming calls to the agency.
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SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Volunteers contribute to fund raising activities by working on silent auction items, decorations, menus, ticket sales, and publicity. They also assist the actual day of the event with a variety of activities.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES ASSISTANT
Volunteers assist the Volunteer Coordinator with the planning and organizing of different projects and programs sponsored by Volunteer Services. They also assist with administrative responsibilities which include data entry, maintenance of volunteer files, and compiling of reports.
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Questions or Comments?
Joy Boothby
Volunteer Coordinator
(859) 581-8974
jbobthby@covingtoncharities.org