JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program needs volunteers to help with one-on-one and small group job skill development. Whether your background is social work, human resources, teaching, IT or anything else, we have a mentoring or training opportunity that will fit your experience or interests. Programs are typically virtual (Zoom or Phone) and schedules are flexible. Please consider the following ideas, but there may be other opportunities available.
- Teach basic computer skills (small class in-person to start, but could answer questions remotely)
- Assist participants with online job searchers
- Mentor a particpant
- Practice interview or help with mock interviews
- Practice phone skills including phone interviews
- Host a monthly job club (virtually or in-person)
- Help develop effective communication or time management skills through life coaching
- Help GED candidates with their homework and developing study skills
- Present one time virtual workshops on work related topics
Volunteer will need to complete a short application and background check before beginning.
The JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides on-the-job training for people with low income age 55 and older who live in Montgomery and Frederick counties, Maryland. Trainees receive minimum wage while working at charities and government agencies to build their skills and resumes while delivering valuable community service. SCSEP is operated under a U.S. Department of Labor grant and in cooperation with Senior Service America, Inc. The SCSEP program is an equal opportunity program.
