Group Volunteers - St. Mary's Home Job at St Marys Home for Disabled Children, Norfolk, VA

  • St Marys Home for Disabled Children
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About St. Mary’s Home

St. Mary’s Home provides compassionate care, education, and support to children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs. Our mission is rooted in kindness, collaboration, and person-centered care—ensuring every individual has opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy a meaningful life.

Position Summary

Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the daily lives of the individuals we serve. By sharing your time and talents, you help create joyful experiences, support therapeutic and recreational activities, and foster meaningful connections within our community.

Requirements:Key Responsibilities

Volunteer duties may vary based on interests, skills, and organizational needs, and may include:

  • Supporting recreational and leisure activities (arts & crafts, games, clubs, special events)
  • Assisting staff during group activities or celebrations
  • Helping with seasonal events, fundraisers, or community outings
  • Providing companionship and positive social interaction
  • Assisting with light administrative or organizational tasks
  • Helping maintain welcoming and engaging program spaces
Qualifications
  • Must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers under 16 MUST be accompanied by a caregiver.
  • Compassionate, patient, and respectful of individuals with diverse abilities
  • Reliable and able to follow directions from staff
  • Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Background check and training required (provided by St. Mary’s Home)
Benefits of Volunteering
  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young adults
  • Gain hands-on experience in healthcare, education, or human services
  • Build relationships and be part of a caring community
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
  • Volunteer hours documentation available

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Flexible hours

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