PACE Volunteer Jobs List - 2006
Accessibility Surveyor
Measures and inspects assigned sites for access strengths and needs. PACE offers accessibility tips not legal advice. (Will train)
Adaptive Cooking Teacher
Teaches others to use various adaptive equipment and adaptive techniques having to do with cooking.
Cartoonist
Collects input from staff, consumers and volunteers to produce cartoons.
Companion
Is a person who listens and shares with another individual.
Computer Braille Producer
Computer Braille will be made using Microsoft Word, a specialized Braille software program – Duxbury, and a specialized Braille computer printer. Volunteers will need to be comfortable with a computer, familiar with Microsoft Word, be comfortable learning to use a new software package, have experience in using a computer scanner, and be willing to learn some Braille. Finished Braille projects may be bound on a mechanical binding machine at PACE. (Will train with specific duties)
Computer Operator
Uses a word processor to type forms, letters, etc. into a computer. Having computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel is very helpful.
Computer Programmer
Makes changes to computer system. Trouble shoots problems. Assists with new computer programs. Must be chosen for this job. Must work as a programmer.
Copier Operator
Makes additional copies of material by photocopying.
Displays or Booths Person
Increase public awareness of PACE by sitting at the tables and answering questions at booths set up at fairs, seminars, or other events.
Driver
Drives for persons with disabilities who are unable to drive for themselves.
Files Organizer
Places papers in correct folders. Keeps the files in correct order. Identifies any forms that need replenishing in the forms drawer staff uses and assists with labeling or copying.
Flyer Distributor
Leaves PACE flyers in any place where large groups of people will see them, such as shopping malls, grocery stores, laundromats, etc.
Fundraiser
Comes up with ideas for fundraising and takes part in implementing them.
Graphic Artist
Helps in the creation and design of posters, signs, pamphlets, etc.
Housekeeper
Cleans PACE's general offices: vacuums, dusts, and cleans the kitchen area, etc.
Library Assistant
Sorts and labels books, flyers, newsletters, and other library material and stores them in the appropriate areas. (Will train)
Mail Collation
Folds material, staples or tapes, applies addresses and postage to prepare for bulk mailings.
Newsletter Compositor
Types newsletter articles into computer. Arranges according to editor's directions. Produces finished product. Having knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful.
Newsletter Reporter
Investigates disability related issues, writes stories, reads newspapers and organizational newsletters to find potential stories.
Newspaper Reviewer
Scans newspapers for articles about disabilities. Dates materials and gives articles to PACE.
News Release Writer
Takes facts that are given to him/her and writes announcements/releases that are given out to newspapers, TV and radio stations.
PA Program Volunteer
Calls Personal Assistants on the PA Referral List to check on their current status and update information. May call back persons to set up appointments for the program.
Peer Counselor
Assists others with their disability related concerns through listening, emotional support, skills training, role modeling and problem solving. Attends peer group meetings to report on consumer progress.
Peer Counselor Interest
Express an interest in being a peer counselor. Is chosen to attend a 6-8 hour training class.
Peer Visitor
This is a person who has a disability related experience and handles it in an assertive and rational manner. They have agreed to speak with people who have similar experiences.
Phone Trainee
Trains to be a receptionist on PACE phones. Greets people as they enter PACE, answers questions, answers phone and takes messages using multi-line voicemail system. Chosen to complete TTY training at the discretion of office manager.
Possible Board Member
Interest in serving as a member of the Board of Directors. May start as a board committee member to get use to the board roles and responsibilities. This is a working board and he/she should have talents to share that will benefit PACE.
Reader for persons with Visual Impairments
Reads books, articles, forms, etc. to persons with vision impairments. Records books, etc. on cassette tapes as needed.
Reader/Writer
Helps visually impaired persons to read and respond in writing, particularly on forms and letters.
Resource Investigator
Investigates questions asked by anyone (staff, other volunteers, consumers) and finds out as many detailed answers as possible. Willing to talk on phones as needed.
Shopper
Assists people with disabilities in obtaining items from stores.
Speaker
Talks to groups about his/her experiences that relate to PACE philosophy.
Tape Duplicator
Operates "boom box" tape duplicator to copy tapes. Makes sure that the person requesting the duplication is notified when the job is done.
Travel Trainer
Helps the consumer with actual use of buses (lifts, bus stops, fares, etc.) and with basics such as fare prices, tokens, how to read the bus schedule, and other types of public transportation available.
Volunteer Facilitator
Coordinates with Independent Living Coordinator to determine direction and content of the volunteer program. Implement recruitment plans. Helps to write job descriptions, updates volunteer lists, provides evaluations of volunteers. Minimum of 20 hrs. /week required.
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