Volunteer: EcSA/Project X-It Volunteer Mentor - Bilingual Mentors NeededDescription:
(Bilingual Mentors Needed, but not required for this volunteer position)
Position Summary:
The Opportunity Council’s Early Learning and Family Services (ELAFS) department is recruiting mentors in Whatcom and Island counties for Economic Security for All (EcSA) – a yearlong program designed to help families and individuals gain financial literacy and improve their employment opportunities. EcSA provides financial education, coaching and monetary incentives for the families and individuals in the program. Participants with children will also receive age-appropriate curriculum to help the entire family gain financial knowledge and skills. Both parents and children will actively participate. As a mentor, you will help to coach families through an individualized plan that includes group learning and one-on-one opportunities. Our participants will also have access to the service of the Northwest Workforce Council to help them explore job training opportunities and the participants can work with NWC to research employment options.
You can make a difference in the lives of our enrollees. Mentoring will consist of providing one-on-one financial coaching using our financial toolkit and collaborating with the enrollee(s) to develop goals in a Family Resiliency Plan.
Responsibilities:
Mentors will be trained to work closely with a participant to develop goals to improve financial health while providing needed social and emotional support. We prefer mentors who can commit to assisting an EcSA participant for the entire year of the program. Mentors will meet one-on-one, through Zoom, phone calls or text, with a selected family an average of 10 hours of mentorship, creating financial goals, and virtual Knowledge Night attendance.
Training: Training is provided, and no previous experience is required to volunteer as a mentor. Prior to being matched with a family, all mentors will receive quality training in poverty culture, goal setting, financial coaching, and the financial tool-kit with continued support and opportunity for personal and professional development from staff and coordinators. Our mentors will attend virtual financial training in January 2025 for 6 weeks, then begin working with program participants through January 2026.Requirements:
Applicants must be dedicated, supportive, patient, and flexible individuals who are willing to be an advocate for a family regardless of difference in lifestyle, beliefs, culture, or background. As a mentor, it is important to have good listening skills, initiative, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Applicants should also demonstrate an interest in supporting low-income families through one-on-one coaching.
To Apply:
Apply online at https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/, please specify “EcSA/Project X-It Mentor” in the “Special Skills” field of the application.
Please contact our EcSA/PX Specialist at kevi_veldman@oppco.org or call at (360) 305-5999 with any questions.
Agency: Opportunity Council Description:
(Bilingual Mentors Needed, but not required for this volunteer position)
Position Summary:
The Opportunity Council’s Early Learning and Family Services (ELAFS) department is recruiting mentors in Whatcom and Island counties for Economic Security for All (EcSA) – a yearlong program designed to help families and individuals gain financial literacy and improve their employment opportunities. EcSA provides financial education, coaching and monetary incentives for the families and individuals in the program. Participants with children will also receive age-appropriate curriculum to help the entire family gain financial knowledge and skills. Both parents and children will actively participate. As a mentor, you will help to coach families through an individualized plan that includes group learning and one-on-one opportunities. Our participants will also have access to the service of the Northwest Workforce Council to help them explore job training opportunities and the participants can work with NWC to research employment options.
You can make a difference in the lives of our enrollees. Mentoring will consist of providing one-on-one financial coaching using our financial toolkit and collaborating with the enrollee(s) to develop goals in a Family Resiliency Plan.
Responsibilities:
Mentors will be trained to work closely with a participant to develop goals to improve financial health while providing needed social and emotional support. We prefer mentors who can commit to assisting an EcSA participant for the entire year of the program. Mentors will meet one-on-one, through Zoom, phone calls or text, with a selected family an average of 10 hours of mentorship, creating financial goals, and virtual Knowledge Night attendance.
Training: Training is provided, and no previous experience is required to volunteer as a mentor. Prior to being matched with a family, all mentors will receive quality training in poverty culture, goal setting, financial coaching, and the financial tool-kit with continued support and opportunity for personal and professional development from staff and coordinators. Our mentors will attend virtual financial training in January 2025 for 6 weeks, then begin working with program participants through January 2026.Requirements:
Applicants must be dedicated, supportive, patient, and flexible individuals who are willing to be an advocate for a family regardless of difference in lifestyle, beliefs, culture, or background. As a mentor, it is important to have good listening skills, initiative, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Applicants should also demonstrate an interest in supporting low-income families through one-on-one coaching.
To Apply:
Apply online at https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/, please specify “EcSA/Project X-It Mentor” in the “Special Skills” field of the application.
Please contact our EcSA/PX Specialist at kevi_veldman@oppco.org or call at (360) 305-5999 with any questions.
Agency: Opportunity Council Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98225 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ISLAND COUNTY: EcSA/Project X-It Volunteer Mentor - Bilingual Mentors NeededLooking for EcSA volunteers in Island County!
Description:
(Bilingual Mentors Needed, but not required for this volunteer position)
Position Summary:
The Opportunity Council’s Early Learning and Family Services (ELAFS) department is recruiting mentors in Whatcom and Island counties for Economic Security for All (EcSA) – a yearlong program designed to help families and individuals gain financial literacy and improve their employment opportunities. EcSA provides financial education, coaching and monetary incentives for the families and individuals in the program. Participants with children will also receive age-appropriate curriculum to help the entire family gain financial knowledge and skills. Both parents and children will actively participate. As a mentor, you will help to coach families through an individualized plan that includes group learning and one-on-one opportunities. Our participants will also have access to the service of the Northwest Workforce Council to help them explore job training opportunities and the participants can work with NWC to research employment options.
You can make a difference in the lives of our enrollees. Mentoring will consist of providing one-on-one financial coaching using our financial toolkit and collaborating with the enrollee(s) to develop goals in a Family Resiliency Plan.
Responsibilities:
Mentors will be trained to work closely with a participant to develop goals to improve financial health while providing needed social and emotional support. We prefer mentors who can commit to assisting an EcSA participant for the entire year of the program. Mentors will meet one-on-one, through Zoom, phone calls or text, with a selected family an average of 10 hours of mentorship, creating financial goals, and virtual Knowledge Night attendance.
Training: Training is provided, and no previous experience is required to volunteer as a mentor. Prior to being matched with a family, all mentors will receive quality training in poverty culture, goal setting, financial coaching, and the financial tool-kit with continued support and opportunity for personal and professional development from staff and coordinators. Our mentors will attend virtual financial training in January 2025 for 6 weeks, then begin working with program participants through January 2026.
Requirements:
Applicants must be dedicated, supportive, patient, and flexible individuals who are willing to be an advocate for a family regardless of difference in lifestyle, beliefs, culture, or background. As a mentor, it is important to have good listening skills, initiative, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Applicants should also demonstrate an interest in supporting low-income families through one-on-one coaching.
To Apply:
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS: 360-679-6577, x2137
Apply online at https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/, please specify “EcSA/Project X-It Mentor” in the “Special Skills” field of the application.
Please contact our EcSA/PX Specialist at kevi_veldman@oppco.org or call at (360) 305-5999 with any questions.
Agency: Opportunity Council Looking for EcSA volunteers in Island County!
Description:
(Bilingual Mentors Needed, but not required for this volunteer position)
Position Summary:
The Opportunity Council’s Early Learning and Family Services (ELAFS) department is recruiting mentors in Whatcom and Island counties for Economic Security for All (EcSA) – a yearlong program designed to help families and individuals gain financial literacy and improve their employment opportunities. EcSA provides financial education, coaching and monetary incentives for the families and individuals in the program. Participants with children will also receive age-appropriate curriculum to help the entire family gain financial knowledge and skills. Both parents and children will actively participate. As a mentor, you will help to coach families through an individualized plan that includes group learning and one-on-one opportunities. Our participants will also have access to the service of the Northwest Workforce Council to help them explore job training opportunities and the participants can work with NWC to research employment options.
You can make a difference in the lives of our enrollees. Mentoring will consist of providing one-on-one financial coaching using our financial toolkit and collaborating with the enrollee(s) to develop goals in a Family Resiliency Plan.
Responsibilities:
Mentors will be trained to work closely with a participant to develop goals to improve financial health while providing needed social and emotional support. We prefer mentors who can commit to assisting an EcSA participant for the entire year of the program. Mentors will meet one-on-one, through Zoom, phone calls or text, with a selected family an average of 10 hours of mentorship, creating financial goals, and virtual Knowledge Night attendance.
Training: Training is provided, and no previous experience is required to volunteer as a mentor. Prior to being matched with a family, all mentors will receive quality training in poverty culture, goal setting, financial coaching, and the financial tool-kit with continued support and opportunity for personal and professional development from staff and coordinators. Our mentors will attend virtual financial training in January 2025 for 6 weeks, then begin working with program participants through January 2026.
Requirements:
Applicants must be dedicated, supportive, patient, and flexible individuals who are willing to be an advocate for a family regardless of difference in lifestyle, beliefs, culture, or background. As a mentor, it is important to have good listening skills, initiative, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Applicants should also demonstrate an interest in supporting low-income families through one-on-one coaching.
To Apply:
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS: 360-679-6577, x2137
Apply online at https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/, please specify “EcSA/Project X-It Mentor” in the “Special Skills” field of the application.
Please contact our EcSA/PX Specialist at kevi_veldman@oppco.org or call at (360) 305-5999 with any questions.
Agency: Opportunity Council Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98225 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Development Mentor - Opportunity CouncilApply Here! https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/ The goal of the program is to help individuals (Youth 16-24 y.o.) explore career opportunities, learn about labor market information to make informed decisions for future employment opportunities, and ultimately obtain employment. Individuals will receive career guidance, financial literacy education, leadership guidance, and general guidance from their Worksource coordinator. The role of the mentor is to act as a coach to the program's youth participants. Mentors assist with goal setting, providing support and guidance towards resource navigation and program completion, and serving as an accountability partner! Mentors will receive 8 hours of virtual training beginning in Winter 2025, conduct monthly virtual meetings with their youth participants, and quarterly in-person conferences. Our In-Person orientation is held Monday, December 2nd, in Bellingham with both mentors and program participant youth. Apply Here! https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/ Agency: Opportunity Council Apply Here! https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/ The goal of the program is to help individuals (Youth 16-24 y.o.) explore career opportunities, learn about labor market information to make informed decisions for future employment opportunities, and ultimately obtain employment. Individuals will receive career guidance, financial literacy education, leadership guidance, and general guidance from their Worksource coordinator. The role of the mentor is to act as a coach to the program's youth participants. Mentors assist with goal setting, providing support and guidance towards resource navigation and program completion, and serving as an accountability partner! Mentors will receive 8 hours of virtual training beginning in Winter 2025, conduct monthly virtual meetings with their youth participants, and quarterly in-person conferences. Our In-Person orientation is held Monday, December 2nd, in Bellingham with both mentors and program participant youth. Apply Here! https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/ Agency: Opportunity Council Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98225 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Maple Alley Inn Garden Volunteers
The Maple Alley Inn garden provides fresh, organic produce for the Maple Alley Inn meal program, which provides free hot meals to anyone in the community who needs them.
The garden is located at Faith Lutheran Church, at 2750 McLeod Rd. We are in need of folks who can help with planting, cultivating, and harvesting our crops. Work parties are Mondays 10am – Noon, Wednesdays 4-6 and Fridays 10-Noon. We have great team leaders and value your time and effort!
Please apply by filling out an application here! https://www.oppco.org/how-to-help/volunteer-application/
*note* please specify Maple Alley Inn Garden Volunteer
Agency: Opportunity Council
The Maple Alley Inn garden provides fresh, organic produce for the Maple Alley Inn meal program, which provides free hot meals to anyone in the community who needs them.
The garden is located at Faith Lutheran Church, at 2750 McLeod Rd. We are in need of folks who can help with planting, cultivating, and harvesting our crops. Work parties are Mondays 10am – Noon, Wednesdays 4-6 and Fridays 10-Noon. We have great team leaders and value your time and effort!
Please apply by filling out an application here! https://www.oppco.org/how-to-help/volunteer-application/
*note* please specify Maple Alley Inn Garden Volunteer
Agency: Opportunity Council Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98225 Allow Groups: No |