Opportunities From: Care Connect Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.

Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Resource Development Council Member position.

 

What is the Resource Development Council position?

RDC is a Think Tank team that will uses the skills, backgrounds, knowledge, reputations, and relationships of our Members to develop Ability Tree and its mission by finding beneficial resources. Resources include funds (thru events, grants, etc), business partnerships, and community collaboration. The RDC Member will support the work of ATFC and provide mission-based ideas and solutions. 

RDC Member responsibilities:

Contribute ideas and solutions that will create affordable ways to meet the needs of the our disability community. Assist the ATFC Board in growing the resources we need to meet our mission Develop inclusive events & fundraisers that are creative & unique to our community. Assist the Council chairman in identifying and recruiting other RDC Members, fulfilling ATFC’s commitment to a diverse team that reflects the communities ATFC serves  Serve on a committee or task force based on the needs identified  Represent ATFC in the community

Council terms/participation:

RDC Members will commit for one year and then can reassess commitment. Think Tank meetings are held monthly for 1 hour/meeting.

 

What are the Qualifications?

This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making an impact in the community. We are looking for a variety of members who are creative, "Type-A", generous, influential, strategic thinker, insightful, outgoing, or the like. We want diverse perspectives in how to accomplish our mission. 

Other qualifications include:

Age 18+ Follows through with commitment A team player - able to build agreement and collaboration within the team Committed to and desires an understanding of ATFC’s beneficiaries (individuals with disabilities & their families and community partners) Character qualities of integrity, credibility, and dependability

 

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

For more information about our organization, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.

Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Board Member position.

 

What is the Board Member position?

The Board will support the work of ATFC and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by ATFC’s chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Service on ATFC’s Board is without remuneration. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance and oversight

Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as she develops and implements ATFC’s strategic plan  Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by ATFC for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings  Approving ATFC’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities  Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO  Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members  Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out  Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments  Representing ATFC to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization  Ensuring ATFC’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities ATFC serves

Board terms/participation

ATFC’s Board Members will serve a three-year term and then be eligible for re-election. Board meetings will be held quarterly.

 

What are the Qualifications?

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about ATFC’s mission. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

A committed and active Christian lifestyle, based on a biblical foundation. Extensive professional experience in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector  A commitment to and understanding of ATFC’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience  Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals  Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of ATFC’s beneficiaries

 

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

For more information about our organization, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.

Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Event Volunteer position for Medical Professionals.

What is the Event Volunteer: Medical Professional position?

These volunteers would attend our events, especially our respite events, as the Advisory &/or on-site Medical Professional. During our respite events, parents are not on-site. Other events are for the whole family, but having a medical professional provides reassurance and support to our special needs families.

In the on-site Medical capacity, you will be present as a valuable asset for families, volunteers, and the Leadership team. We provide you the Child Profiles for the children attending the respite event so you will be familiar with the important information regarding them. You will serve as the "go-to" person in case of an emergency. 

What are the qualities of an Event Medical Professional?

We are looking for volunteers who are engaging, have good communication skills, and would be comfortable assisting someone with a disability. 

You do not have to have experience with the disability population (although preferred), but you must be comfortable and agreeable to provide assistance when needed. As mentioned in the title, medical professionals include: Nurses (LPN, RN), Doctors (PA, ARNP, MD), and EMT.

Additional Information:

The hours vary depending on the event. Typically an event is 2-4 hours. 

Volunteers in this role will need to go through a background screening.

 

For more information, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org.