Internship Duties:

  • Run a food distribution program that has been serving refugees in need in the City of Rochester since March of 2020.
  • Recruit volunteer drivers, food packers, and all other means of volunteers.
  • Design social media content for recruitment campaigns, donation campaigns, and other projects.
  • Manage social media correspondence & volunteer coordinator email.
  • Get involved in planning large programs and distributions like our yearly backpack give away, holiday party, and Gala.
  • Recruit like minded Rochestarians who want to volunteer serving the refugee community here at Mary’s Place
  • Coordinate days/times to meet with potential volunteers at Mary’s Place to give a tour, discuss volunteer opportunities, and provide information about volunteer paperwork.
  • Maintain all volunteer paperwork in filing system, update spreadsheet, and deliver documentation to be processed.
  • Update the Executive Director about volunteer inquiries (who wants to volunteer and what they are volunteering for).
  • Create monthly volunteer schedule and share with staff.
  • Update volunteer and intern hours in database.
  • Other related duties may be assigned, negotiated, or added.