Assist in phone communication for the agency’s administrative office (answer and direct calls, take messages, etc.)

Assist with administrative paperwork (letters, donation receipts, faxing, and filing)

Follow agency administrative dress code

Communicate with the community in a professional, appropriate manner

Act as a formal representative of A & A Cottages, Inc. when dealing with the public

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Communicate with agency staff, as needed, to ensure follow through with all business interactions

Be available to assist individual students or group in homework assignments

Assist student or group in maintaining an assignment planner/calendar

Demonstrate and assist student or group in learning appropriate study habits

Assist student or group in understanding and utilizing educational resources available in the community

Maintain contact, as needed, to encourage and motivate student or group to excel in school

Communicate with program staff, as needed, to ensure optimum success with the student or group

Motivate and encourage child or group to maintain an on-going fitness regimen

Demonstrate and participate in appropriate fitness activities (examples of activities include: aerobics, toning, weight lifting, bicycling, jogging, power-walking, etc.)

Assist child or group in establishing a fitness plan

Maintain contact, as needed, to encourage child or group to maintain fitness plan

Assist child or group in understanding nutrition and healthy eating habits to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Communicate with program staff, as needed, to ensure optimum success with the child or group

Be available to assist A & A Cottages in general repairs and on-going maintenance of agency vehicles

Assist in regular preventative maintenance of agency vehicles such as regular oil changes, tune-ups, etc.

Assist A & A Cottages in maintaining appropriate records of vehicle repairs

If possible, assist during emergencies (ie: flat tire repairs, towing, assisting stranded staff, etc.)

Act as a formal representative of the agency in dealing with the public

Communicate with program and agency staff, as needed, to ensure safety of vehicle passengers

Be available to assist A & A Cottages in general repairs and on-going maintenance of agency facilities

Assist in regular preventative maintenance of agency facilities such as changing batteries in smoke detectors, switching outside and inside light bulbs, minor damage to light switch plates, outlet cover plates, re-caulking bathrooms as needed, etc.

Assist A & A Cottages in maintaining appropriate records of household repairs

If possible, assist during emergencies (ie: plumbing clogs, appliance repairs, etc.)

Act as a formal representative of the agency in dealing with the public

Communicate with program and agency staff as needed, to ensure safety of facilities

Be available to work in coordination with Program Director to plan, facilitate, and perform post assessment of life skills instructional workshops and activities.

Network in the community to obtain professional presenters as guest speakers and/or professional opportunities for internships or job shadow locations.

Act as an ambassador of A & A Cottages EMPOWER Program within the volunteer’s professional community.

Facilitate and/or co-facilitate a variety of life skills workshops.

Assist clients in understanding and identifying services available in the community.

Maintain close communication with program staff, as needed, to ensure optimum success with the student or group.

Know and follow all guidelines and procedures of A & A Cottages, especially regulations regarding confidentiality.

Provide support and encouragement of all participants and maintain a positive attitude at all times when working with clients.