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Human Resources - Volunteer & Intern Division
Do you enjoy talking with interesting people and telling stories? The MarinShares: Marin County Volunteers and Marinterns programs seek newsletter writers. See your byline in the monthly Marinfo NOW, which highlights the volunteers and interns serving in Marin County's award-winning volunteer program. The ideal writer is a keen observer, likes going behind the scenes to get a story, and respects deadlines. Hours: Flexible on a mutually agreeable schedule. Staff provides orientation and supervision.
Service Location: San Rafael, CA
Contact: Anne Starr (415) 473-7167
Health & Human Services - Public Assistance
The Public Assistance programs in HHS Social Services are seeking people who can help assemble various public assistance packets (Calfresh, Medi-Cal, CalWorks, etc.). This role can be done remotely but will require volunteers to pick up and drop off materials at a county site. Some onsite work may be able to be arranged if preferred too. Sample packets and instructions will be provided. The role is self-paced, and scheduling can be worked out with program contacts. This role is perfect for someone who wants to help from the comfort of home!
Service Location: 120 North Redwood San Rafael, CA 94903
Contact: Tara Clark (415) 473-3515
Library - Fairfax
Are you interested in volunteering virtually on the teen leadership crew? Projects include working on the library's social media accounts, attending weekly meetings, and planning and leading virtual programs for teens and kids. Please contact April Hayley (ahayley@marincounty.org) if you are interested in learning more. You may receive volunteer credit for hours worked.
Service Location: CA
Contact: Joy Fossett
Library
Help make reading fun for children as a Reading Buddy. The Marin County Free Library seeks adults and teens for the Reading Buddies program, which pairs volunteer tutors with students in grades K-5 to build literacy skills and develop a love of reading. How it Works:* Volunteers receive 3 hours of training and make a minimum 4-month commitment.* Volunteers commit to at least one shift every Tuesday from either 4 to 6 pm (South Novato Library) or 3:30 to 4:30 pm (Marin City Library)* Tutoring sessions last 30 minutes (one-on-one) and are virtual* All volunteers must get a background check as part of registrationDeadline to apply for Fall session: FRIDAY, September 10.
Service Location: Remote
Contact: Joy Fossett (415) 473-7447
Human Resources
Do you enjoy designing online reports and documents? Have you ever taken the next step to ensure the documents are accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities? If you care about color contrast, communication and providing County information to everyone, we have the opportunity for you! The Marinterns program seeks students who want to learn about digital accessibility. The ideal candidate knows MS Word and is interested in learning how to create documents and PDF''s accessible to all. You will have the opportunity for online learning and apply the skills to important County documents.We encourage you to apply! Hours: 6 to 10 a week on a mutually agreeable schedule. Location: Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, with option to do some tasks remotely if desired.
Service Location: 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 415 San Rafael, CA 94903
Apply your layout skills to our monthly volunteer/intern newsletter while volunteering from home during the pandemic. The ideal volunteer knows Adobe InDesign, has a current InDesign subscription, is detail oriented, and enjoys keeping people connected. Staff provides orientation and templates for Marinfo NOW. To see the newsletter, click here.
Service Location: Remote CA
Public Defender
The Public Defender welcomes applications from high school and college students seeking volunteer and/or internship positions. Duties: The volunteer/intern will serve primarily as ancillary support to attorney staff, by maintaining contact (telephone, virtual, or in-person, as necessary) with clients who are awaiting trial or other resolution of their cases; who have been ordered to comply with conditions of probation or diversion; and/or whose cases subject them to potential adverse immigration consequences. At the direction of individual attorneys, the volunteer/intern may be asked to gather information from clients, to contact clients regarding their compliance with court orders, or to facilitate other services to clients. On occasion, the volunteer/intern might attend virtual or in-person court or a virtual or in-person jail visit, or may undertake other case-related tasks. Tasks will be assigned based on the level of proficiency of the volunteer/intern. Skills: Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable, but not a requirement. However, ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and patiently with clients is essential. Must keep timely and accurate records regarding clients and their cases. Ability to use case management information systems as instructed.The ideal candidate is intellectually curious and able to engage meaningfully with clients of the Public Defender; is able to work independently, but willing to ask for direction when in doubt; has a desire to work in a field promoting social justice as a core value, whether or not in the law. The ideal candidate also has integrity and must honor the requirements of absolute confidentiality. The ideal candidate shares the Public Defender''s commitment to protecting the Constitutional rights of the underprivileged, by providing representation of the highest caliber to those who are unable to afford an attorney.
Health & Human Services - Aging & Adult
Aging & Adult Services, In-Home-Supportive-Services (IHSS) program is seeking support transferring files/records to an electronic filing format. This role entails prepping and organizing files and scanning and uploading to virtual file folders. The role requires a high level of attention to detail for quality assurance purposes. Volunteers or interns will work with/train with staff member to ensure comfort level with process before independent work is done. This work will be done in an office setting. Support is requested a minimum of two days per week and three hours per shift because of the learning curve and supervision required, especially during the file prep process. Because of the nature of this role, a Livescan/background check is required.
Service Location: 20 No. San Pedro Suie 2028 San Rafael, CA 94903
