Damar Services, Inc.

We build better futures for children and adults facing life's greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. Damar is Indiana's oldest private not-for-profit provider of residential services to children with developmental disabilities and today serves hundreds of individuals and their families.

opportunities

Below are some opportunities for you to get involved with this great organization. But don't limit yourself to just these! If you're excited about their mission, give them a call to see what other needs you may be able to fill. Thanks for serving and have fun making a difference!

One-on-One Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
A One-on-One volunteer establishes a unique relationship with a DAMAR client who has little or no other contact with family members.
Notes / Special Requirements
One-on-One volunteers are asked to commit to no less than one year of service and are expected to visit their one-on-one at least every other week and communicate weekly with their one-on-one. One-on-One volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. Becoming a one-on-one volunteer requires the greatest investment of time (10+ hours), but can provide some of the greatest rewards for both the volunteer and the client alike. Helping advocate for clients and promoting positive social interactions is where One-on-One volunteers can provide the most beneficial support.

Scrapbooking Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Description
A Scrapbooking Volunteer assists clients in exploring their creative side by helping the children at DAMAR to create pages for their scrap books. Scrap booking is held once a month for an hour and scrap book volunteers must arrive half an hour before the scheduled start time for the evening. These volunteers are only required to give their time; not scrapbooking materials, which DAMAR provides. Volunteer participation helps guarantee that scrapbooking is fun and enjoyable for all clients who attend this activity.

Educational Surrogate Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
An Educational Surrogate Volunteer represents the best educational interests of DAMAR clients who have little or no contact with family members. Educational Surrogate Volunteers are expected to attend or participate via phone in educational conferences regarding your student and advocate for the student student’s academic interests.
Notes / Special Requirements
All Educational Surrogate Volunteers must complete the Educational Surrogate in-service offered by the local school system and be at least 21 years of age.

Unit Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
An alternative to becoming a One-on-One Volunteer, the Unit Volunteer assists with the operation of the unit and establishes a unique relationship with the unit clients who need some one-on-one attention. Unit Volunteers are expected to visit the unit at least every other week and help to promote positive social interactions.
Notes / Special Requirements
All Unit Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.

Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
The Volunteer Classroom Assistant will assist with the operation of the classroom either by working one-on-one with a student or assisting with projects given by the teacher. Volunteer Classroom Assistants work directly with children aged 6-21 in the DAMAR Academy and assist students with academic work as well as maintaining a clean, healthy, safe classroom environment.

Special Event Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Description
A Special Event Volunteer provides manual and guest service support before, during and after short-term events, programs and special occasions hosted by DAMAR. Special event volunteering is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are interested in supporting DAMAR’s mission, but who have limited time available. Most events are held once annually and take place in the evenings and on weekends.
Notes / Special Requirements
Interested individuals should be outgoing, friendly and enjoy working with people. Special Event Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Marketing Assistant Internship

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
The Marketing Assistant supports the marketing communication department at DAMAR to build and maintain the positive image and understanding of DAMAR. The primary focus of this position is on internal communications, such as flyers, posters, signage, banners, newsletters, photography, website and other special projects. This is a volunteer internship position.

IN-AJSOP Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
An IN-AJSOP Volunteer assists with tasks related to the annual conference, scheduled trainings, and quarterly newsletter. IN-AJSOP Volunteers work alongside the DAMAR Best Program Director to help produce a bi-monthly newsletter, organize trainings and maintain records for continuing education requirements maintain a membership database and communicate with representatives from other social service agencies across the state.

Office Assistant Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
An Office Assistant Volunteer provides office support to various staff members by completing assigned tasks. Office Assistant Volunteer positions are office-based volunteer experiences and ideal for someone looking to professionalize their past work experiences or enter into an administrative field after professional hiatus.

Special Activity Volunteer

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Description
DAMAR is excited to provide unique opportunities for group volunteers to come and coordinate a special activity with the children at DAMAR. These activities range from organized recreational games to arts and crafts.
Notes / Special Requirements
These types of special activities require a minimum of 10 volunteers. If your church, youth group, service club or family would like to participate in a special activity at DAMAR, contact DAMAR’s Volunteer Resources Director, Donna Stutler at donnas@damar.org or by phone at (317) 856-5201.