Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Diocese of Nashville

Volunteer: Youth Mentor

Position: Mentor a refugee youth in middle or high school

Purpose: To act as a role model, advocate and support for refugee youth

Duties

· Commitment to building a supportive relationship with a refugee youth

· Attends and actively participates in mentor orientation and 6 hours of pre-match training

· Meets in person with mentee at least once a week (minimum 4 hours a month)

· Works with mentee to meet the goals outlined in the Mentee Service Plan

· Submits volunteer hours weekly

· Has regular contact and follow-up with Mentor Coordinator

· Provides community and educational support to mentee

Qualifications

· Ability to empathize and understand young people from different cultural backgrounds

· Nonjudgmental, with ability to take a developmental approach to working with a young person

· Sincere desire to be a supportive figure in the life of a refugee youth

· Active listening skills

· Adaptability and flexibility

Program Requirements:

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Fill out Volunteer Application that includes a background check + references

· Complete 6 hours of pre-match training that focuses on trauma informed mentoring

· Commit to a 1-year mentorship

· Keep an open line of communication between you, Catholic Charities and family

Length of commitment: Mentor must commit to at least a one-year relationship

Benefits:

· Exposure to new cultures

· Will receive orientation, training and ongoing support from program that includes: an overview of assets and strengths of refugee youth, challenges faced by refugee youth, a resource manual with activity suggestions and strategies to develop a close bond with their mentee

· Opportunity to have fun, develop new appreciation for diversity, and make a difference in the life of a refugee youth

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

Position: Mentor a refugee youth in middle or high school

Purpose: To act as a role model, advocate and support for refugee youth

Duties

· Commitment to building a supportive relationship with a refugee youth

· Attends and actively participates in mentor orientation and 6 hours of pre-match training

· Meets in person with mentee at least once a week (minimum 4 hours a month)

· Works with mentee to meet the goals outlined in the Mentee Service Plan

· Submits volunteer hours weekly

· Has regular contact and follow-up with Mentor Coordinator

· Provides community and educational support to mentee

Qualifications

· Ability to empathize and understand young people from different cultural backgrounds

· Nonjudgmental, with ability to take a developmental approach to working with a young person

· Sincere desire to be a supportive figure in the life of a refugee youth

· Active listening skills

· Adaptability and flexibility

Program Requirements:

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Fill out Volunteer Application that includes a background check + references

· Complete 6 hours of pre-match training that focuses on trauma informed mentoring

· Commit to a 1-year mentorship

· Keep an open line of communication between you, Catholic Charities and family

Length of commitment: Mentor must commit to at least a one-year relationship

Benefits:

· Exposure to new cultures

· Will receive orientation, training and ongoing support from program that includes: an overview of assets and strengths of refugee youth, challenges faced by refugee youth, a resource manual with activity suggestions and strategies to develop a close bond with their mentee

· Opportunity to have fun, develop new appreciation for diversity, and make a difference in the life of a refugee youth

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Moving Team

Volunteers will assist with moving furniture from the Catholic Pastoral Center to The McGruder Family Resource Center.

Program: Catholic Charities

Volunteers will assist with moving furniture from the Catholic Pastoral Center to The McGruder Family Resource Center.

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 37206

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: IT Projects

You will perform various IT projects such as the validation of items to be disposed, working with vendor to dispose items, validating that items begin charged for by vendors are actively being used and collecting unused equipment. The volunteer can work between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. 

Must be 18 years or older

Background check and Fingerprinting is required 

Familiar with Office 365 Administrator, Domain Permissions, PC Hardware

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

You will perform various IT projects such as the validation of items to be disposed, working with vendor to dispose items, validating that items begin charged for by vendors are actively being used and collecting unused equipment. The volunteer can work between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. 

Must be 18 years or older

Background check and Fingerprinting is required 

Familiar with Office 365 Administrator, Domain Permissions, PC Hardware

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37206

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Catholic Charities Office Assistant

Volunteer Office Assistants are responsible for performing clerical tasks within the Catholic Charities multi-use office to support daily operations. We expect our volunteer receptionists to cover a half to full day of work (4-8 hours, with a lunch break for a full day) preferably once per week or more between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Duties can include:

Greeting and directing clients who enter into the building to appropriate office/individual Answering the phone  Screening applicants for eligibility for servicesResponding to client inquiries in a polite and timely manner Assist with keeping the office clean and welcoming  Background Check Required (Download Instructions)

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

Volunteer Office Assistants are responsible for performing clerical tasks within the Catholic Charities multi-use office to support daily operations. We expect our volunteer receptionists to cover a half to full day of work (4-8 hours, with a lunch break for a full day) preferably once per week or more between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Duties can include:

Greeting and directing clients who enter into the building to appropriate office/individual Answering the phone  Screening applicants for eligibility for servicesResponding to client inquiries in a polite and timely manner Assist with keeping the office clean and welcoming  Background Check Required (Download Instructions)

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Salesforce Project-Venders List

Transition the Vender Spreadsheet to Salesforce.

Tasks and Responsbiliites

Evalulate existing vender spreadsheet.

Develop proposal to move it into salesforce

Upon approval design and implement objects, flows and reports to complete proposal

Deploy project

Train Users and provide documentation of its use

Program: Catholic Charities

Transition the Vender Spreadsheet to Salesforce.

Tasks and Responsbiliites

Evalulate existing vender spreadsheet.

Develop proposal to move it into salesforce

Upon approval design and implement objects, flows and reports to complete proposal

Deploy project

Train Users and provide documentation of its use

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Accounting Volunteer

One day a week, for 3-4 hours.  Checking and verifying accurateness of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable entries.

Program: Catholic Charities

One day a week, for 3-4 hours.  Checking and verifying accurateness of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable entries.

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 37214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help Catholic Charities Capture Important Moments!

We are looking for skilled, professional photographers who are willing to volunteer their time and talent to capture meaningful moments at Catholic Charities events throughout the year. These photos will be used for promotional purposes, social media, newsletters, and annual reports to help tell the story of our work in the community. This is a great opportunity for photographers who are passionate about using their craft to support a mission-driven organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Photograph Catholic Charities events, programs, and community gatherings

• Capture candid and posed moments that reflect the spirit and diversity of our mission

• Share edited digital images with staff within an agreed-upon timeframe

• Work collaboratively with event organizers and communications team to understand photo needs and priorities

Commitment is event-based; typically 2–4 hours per event. Volunteers will be contacted in advance of events based on availability.

Fingerprint Check Required (Download Instructions)

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

We are looking for skilled, professional photographers who are willing to volunteer their time and talent to capture meaningful moments at Catholic Charities events throughout the year. These photos will be used for promotional purposes, social media, newsletters, and annual reports to help tell the story of our work in the community. This is a great opportunity for photographers who are passionate about using their craft to support a mission-driven organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Photograph Catholic Charities events, programs, and community gatherings

• Capture candid and posed moments that reflect the spirit and diversity of our mission

• Share edited digital images with staff within an agreed-upon timeframe

• Work collaboratively with event organizers and communications team to understand photo needs and priorities

Commitment is event-based; typically 2–4 hours per event. Volunteers will be contacted in advance of events based on availability.

Fingerprint Check Required (Download Instructions)

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Program: Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 37206

Allow Groups: No