OUR FAMILY SERVICES
Job Description
Title: Seniors’ Program Volunteer/Intern
Starting Salary: Unpaid Volunteer or
Internship
Department: Strong Communities:
Prevention
Reports to: Prevention Manager
Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Minimum hours per week: 5
Primary Purpose: Provide educational, socialization, and recreational programming for seniors
receiving services within the Strong Communities division of Our Family.
Program /Department Description: The Community Services department provides education,
training, resources, and activities to individuals and groups throughout our community. The
Prevention program of the Community Services Department teaches classes in parenting, antibullying, sexual violence awareness, and other helpful life skills in a variety of community
settings. Services to youth and seniors are offered at the House of Neighborly Services in South
Tucson. Staff also provides direct services, including peer mediation, literacy promotion, activity
programs, and school-based prevention services.
Essential Duties:
Meets agency standards for:
 Attendance and punctuality
 Positive interactions with others
 Effective work habits
 Knowledge and skills
 Judgment and ethics
Meets position expectations, including:
 Assist staff in developing and presenting healthy and fun activities and educational
sessions for seniors involved in the nutrition, educational, and socialization program
offered at the House of Neighborly Services in South Tucson.
 Provide group support to seniors in the program and occasional one-on-one support under
direct staff supervision
 Provides services in a client-centered and culturally appropriate manner
 Effectively link clients with appropriate community resources and advocate for client
needs
 Participate in actively soliciting feedback from program participants
 Collect and track statistics for program reporting
 Maintain related documentation and records
 Work cooperatively with members of a larger treatment or service coordination team,
either internally within the agency or externally in the larger community
 Effectively present program curricula for classes or groups
 Other duties as assigned
Scheduling flexibility:
Volunteers and Interns are expected to be available at regularly scheduled times that meet the
needs of their clients and the program. This is generally weekday mornings.
Qualifications:
 Interns must be in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Level related human services, public health,
or gerontology program. Community volunteers do not need a specific educational
background.
 One (1) year experience relevant to position
 Eligible to pass background check related to requirements of position
 Must complete agency mini-CORE training
 Strong communication and people skills
 Ability to work with diverse populations
 Must have the sensory capabilities to locate, engage, and provide services to clients
 Since position may require driving to community locations to provide services, a valid
Arizona driver’s license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and clean driving
record are preferred. Mileage compensation may be available from Our Family, though
arrangements must be made with your supervisor for approved mileage in advance.
Volunteers are not covered by our insurance to drive agency-owned vehicles or transport
clients.