Volunteer for Nonprofit

1 week ago

Palo Alto, CA, United States ACHIEVEkids Full time

Join AchieveKids' group of volunteers today

We rely on our pool of volunteers to assist us in ongoing projects, big and small. Our volunteers play an important role in helping us to achieve our mission. We would not be able to continue without the help of our volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering with us, please submit your interest here and we will send you a Volunteer Application packet. We are confident you will find this volunteer experience worthwhile.

We welcome volunteers who are:

  • Prompt and dependable
  • Flexible
  • Patient
  • Imaginative and creative
  • Have a sense of humor
  • Discrete and trustworthy with confidential matters relating to the students and their families
  • Have a warm, positive and supportive attitude
  • Sensitive to students' needs
  • Respect others
Most people can find a position that fits their schedule and is enjoyable. Here are some of the volunteer opportunities available:

Working with Children
  • Animal Visiting
  • Art Therapist
  • Music Therapist
  • Program Counselor
  • Storyteller
Helping in the Office
  • Field Trip Coordinator
  • Office Assistant/Data Entry
  • School Secretary
  • Staff Event Planner
  • Technical Support
  • Volunteer Program Coordinator
  • Data Entry Support for Various Departments
Virtual
  • Graphic Designer
  • Marketing Writer
  • Newsletter
  • Web Designer/Webmaster
Other Volunteer Opportunities
  • Fundraising Volunteer
  • Gardening
  • Maintenance Assistant/Handy-person
  • Safety Coordinator


Please note that this is a volunteer opportunity. As such, there will be no compensation or benefits associated with this volunteer position.

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