Program Overview
Our Deaf Services Program empowers d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals with resources and support to succeed. The program offers various forms of assistance from daily living skills to benefits counseling, housing services, peer support, and driver’s license readiness. Quarterly workshops and Deaf Sensitivity Training sessions are also provided.
Responsibilities
- Create educational materials to promote ASL learning.
- Help teach useful ASL terms to individuals who are learning sign language.
- Assist with teaching d/Deaf consumers how to use digital communication tools such as Zoom, email, and video phones while offering guidance on proper etiquette for each tool.
- Help d/Deaf consumers learn how to schedule appointments and how to avoid calendar conflicts.
- Teach consumers how to utilize different techniques of housing search and give them a better understanding of how to be proactive in their search.
- Offer encouragement and support to d/Deaf consumers.
- Log all communications with consumers and provide notes to staff members.
Desired Qualities
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Proficient reading comprehension
- Comfortable with Zoom
- Comfortable using basic office equipment and Microsoft Windows
- Friendly attitude and a reliable team member
Requirements
- Member of the d/Deaf community
- Complete the interview, pass a background check, and attend orientation
- Wear a face mask in the office
- Log volunteer hours after every shift
- Keep the Volunteer Coordinator informed about any changes or concerns
- Minimum 4 hours of service per month
- Maintain the confidentiality of Dayle McIntosh Center information
Schedule
- Shifts available on Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 4:30pm
COVID-19 Policy
- DMC strongly recommends COVID-19 Vaccinations for all volunteers. Volunteers who are not vaccinated or prefer not to disclose vaccination status must provide a negative COVID-19 test 24 hours before visiting the DMC office.
INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY? CLICK THE BLUE RESPOND BUTTON AND SIGN UP! You'll be asked to create an account and answer several application questions. The Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule an interview after you sign up.
*Active DMC consumers are not eligible for this opportunity.
