Opportunities From: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Thank you for you interest in volunteering with Diaper Distribution!

Program

Did you know babies need around 50-85 diapers a week? And that parents who qualify for federal and state safety net programs cannot use their benefits to purchase diapers? Even though diapers are a necessity for little ones, they are not covered by programs like CalFresh and WIC. This $80+/month expense can be a challenge for many families who have a tight budget due to the rising costs of housing, healthcare, utilities, and other necessities.

Caregivers also need a full supply of diapers to be able to send their kids to daycare or preschool. Parents may have to miss work if they don’t have enough diapers on hand for an entire day, which jeopardizes their job security and income. If families try to stretch their diaper supply, a child may go longer periods of time between diaper changes, putting them at risk of negative health effects.

Thanks to a partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and other community donors, Jewish Family Service has its own diaper distribution for families in our community.  Through this program families can access 75 diapers a month for each child in their family that needs them. Our diaper distribution program helps break down barriers that can prevent families from achieving health and success.

Goal of Position

Diaper Distribution Volunteers support families in our community by keeping babies happy and healthy! Volunteers connect caregivers to diapers on a monthly basis by preparing and distributing the correct sizes and quantities of diapers to clients, as well as organizing and unpacking diaper inventory in our storage facility.  Volunteer shifts are Wednesdays and Fridays, and duties and shift times vary by day of the week.

Responsibilities

Wednesday shifts:

Bundle and label diapers to prepare them for Friday pick-up. Occasionally lift and move diaper boxes using a cart. Occasionally organize and stock cupboards with diapers by size. Occasionally breakdown cardboard boxes and dispose of in recycling dumpster.

Friday shifts: 

Bring the correct diaper order outside to our clients and communicate warmly and effectively with them during pick up.

 

Please provide at least 24-hour notice if you need to cancel your scheduled shift.

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Must be at least 13 years of age (with a guardian present) or 16+ to volunteer independently. Complete HIPAA/Privacy and Security training. Complete and sign Volunteer waiver. Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally. (Mostly Wednesdays) Must be able to bend, twist, and crouch to move and unload diapers. (Wednesdays) Must be able to push/pull cart loaded with boxes. (Wednesdays)

 

Thank you for you interest in volunteering with Patient Advocacy! This opportunity is not currently taking new volunteers. If you are interested in being placed on our waitlist, please email volunteer@jfssd.org.

Program Description:

Do you hate injustice? Do you like fighting for the underdog? Would you like to be a part of and provide support to a dynamic and dedicated team of advocates who assist clients receiving behavioral health services? The Patient Advocacy Program is looking for an outstanding, hard-working individual to assist in day-to-day administrative tasks, who loves challenges and gets satisfaction from helping others in need. 

https://www.jfssd.org/patientadvocacy

Goal of Position:

Patient Advocacy volunteers are vital to helping run a busy program that assists clients in over 400 behavioral health facilities. In the office, volunteers prepare boxes of Patient Rights Handbooks to be distributed to local hospitals, enter data into ETOi, and help organize and stock brochures and inventory. Volunteers get to help ensure that some of our most vulnerable clients have their rights protected.

Responsibilities:

Enter data into ETOi database Stamp Patients’ Rights Handbooks and box up and label for delivery to hospitals Prepare greeting cards for delivery to volunteers, and assist with screening once returned Count and bundle brochures for placement in storage, as well as labeling and organizing brochure storage Scan financial reports, logs, forms, invoices for archive storing Prepare Annual Provider Surveys to go to hospitals

Qualifications:

Candidates will interview with program staff members Must be 18+ and pass a background check Some college or related experience a plus Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Must complete HIPAA training, privacy training, and 4 hours of cultural competency (annually) Must wear PPE (if you do not have your own, it will be supplied) Must be able to work in a fast-paced office environment Must be able to provide own transportation to the Turk Family Center

Time/Service Commitment:

We are looking for a minimum 3-month commitment 3 hours per shift, one day per week with opportunities for more shifts if desired Days and time of shift is flexible (between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday).