Provide Job Skills Training (age 18+) Referral

The Job Skills volunteer is responsible for planning and delivering workshops (or 1:1) to teach participants about effective job searching, resume and cover letter writing, how to prepare for an interview, and other skills related to job hunting. The content of the workshop is to be created by the volunteer with assistance and approval from the Volunteer Program Manager and/or shelter staff.

Specific Duties:
• Lead 1-hr workshops or assist 1:1 at various shelters (or online) for small groups of individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Provide knowledge and resources about job hunting, resumes, interviews, and other career related topics.
• Review participants’ resumes/cover letters and provide feedback.
• Develop curriculum and create materials for job skills workshops including slideshows, handouts, etc.
• Work with Volunteer Program Manager and shelter staff to identify and create appropriate materials. Printing can be done for free at TPI offices.

 

Benefits:
• Directly serve and impact the clients of the resource center and shelters, serving as a positive role model.
• Assist individuals experiencing homelessness in securing jobs and gaining confidence.
• Improve your knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness.

Opportunity Requirements:

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.

Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!

**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.