Catholic Charities Service Corps

Volunteer Expectations

CRITERIA FOR POTENTIAL CCSC VOLUNTEERS

  1. Characteristics:
    • At least 21 years old as of 9/1/07
    • Some college experience
    • Exhibited interest in and desire to serve the poor
    • Commitment to challenge one's self through exhibited understanding of and participation in mission of CCSC
    • Background check

 

  1. Responsibilities:
    • Respect and abide by CCSC contract
    • Participate in all of the following:
      • 4 scheduled retreats
      • Support Process
      • Weekly supervision at job site
      • Evaluation process and job description review at job site
      • Weekly spirituality and community nights
    • Work full work week (at least 35 hours)
    • Promptly contact CCSC staff hould situation arise where responsibilities are unable to be met

 

  1. Dismissal From CCSC May Occur If Volunteer:
    • Takes on additional paid work
    • Receives extra funds from identified agency/organization
    • Uses alcohol excessively or irresponsibly
    • Engages in criminal contact
    • Uses any illegal substances
    • Becomes a detriment to volunteer or larger community, organization, or the CCSC