Volunteers who have completed an interview process, had federally required background checks, signed all required documents, and participated in training provided by JFS are eligible to be Good Deeds Corps Volunteers. Good Deeds Corps volunteers are matched with individuals who are clients of JFS needing one time or short term assistance at their homes, or are in need of transportation to medical appointments. All clients have had an assessment by a professional staff member of JFS. The volunteer provides the service requested and reports on the time and status to JFS social worker involved. Duties may include but are not limited to: transportation to medical appointments, single episode light home maintenance generally able to be performed by an unlicensed or trained professional, such as changing lightbulbs, or other minor home repair, assistance with organizing and sorting through bills or other paperwork, etc. Professional staff members of the agency provide assessment, matching, oversite. Volunteers commit only to the time and geographical location of each specific request.
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