Volunteer Outreach & Support Internship at IHS

Organization:

The Institute for Human Services, Inc.

6666 County Road 11

Bath, NY 14810

Reports to:

Manager of Communications & Volunteer Support 

Position:

300 – 400 Hours by August

The Institute for Human Services is looking for a Minimum Time AmeriCorps position which will help us build our Volunteer Support Initiative. This position will focus on building participation and awareness of the new 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help site. This position is open for the Summer of 2012.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Provide Training and Support to Nonprofit Organizations using 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help Site

·         Conduct outreach to Youth-Serving Organizations to encourage them to utilize the site.

·         Develop a series of directories highlighting resources & volunteer opportunities for youth and families.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The position requires interpersonal and communications skills as well as someone who is easily able to pick up and use new technologies, particularly databases. The individual should also be a strong writer.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree pending; preferred in a related-field. 

To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to volunteer@ihsnet.org.  Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.