Current Volunteer Needs
Dentists
Description: Dentists licensed in South Carolina to provide free dental care. Duties range from performing routine check-ups to surgical operations. Dentists also provide chair side health information.
Time: Weekdays except for Friday.
Location: Wellness Center at 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Direct Service Volunteers
Description: We are recruiting for weekly and substitute volunteers who can serve as a food pantry assistant or clothing room assistant.
Time: Varies Monday-Friday
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455 and 79 America St., Charleston, SC 29403
Front Desk Receptionist
Description: Volunteers will answer the phone and answer general questions about the organization. Volunteers may be asked to complete other clerical tasks and assist the social services coordinator. Weekly and substitute positions are available.
Times: Varies Monday-Friday
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455 and 79 America St., Charleston, SC 29403
Budgeting Instructor
Description: This substitute volunteer position will lead a budgeting class on Friday mornings (as needed) using a specific curriculum.
Times: Friday mornings
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455 and 79 America St., Charleston, SC 29403
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Receptionist
Description: Bilingual front desk volunteers are responsible for being the voice and welcoming face of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach. Activities will include answering phones, assisting patients with check-in procedures, and answer general questions about the organization in a fast-paced environment. Volunteers may be asked to complete other clerical tasks.
Times: Varies Monday-Thursday
Location: Wellness Center at 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Fall Volunteer Opportunities (September 8th - December 8th)
Yes, I Can! After School Tutor
Description: Volunteer tutors help with homework or provide specialized assistance with math or reading. All tutors will be role models providing social and emotional support to the students. Most volunteers commit to at least one day per week. Substitute positions are available.
Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 3pm to 5pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Childcare Assistants
Description: Volunteer responsibilities will include ensuring the safety of young children while providing positive and educational experiences. The minimum age of the children is 18 months old.
Times: Monday or Wednesday from 9am to 12pm OR Tuesday or Thursday from 6pm to 8pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
English as a Second Language Instructors
Description:
Volunteer tutors teach English to non-native speakers based on a given curriculum. Volunteers may teach one or two days a week. If you can't commit to a weekly schedule, we are also looking for substitute tutors as well. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
Semester-long commitment is required (Early September to Early December). You do not need to be bilingual.
Times: Monday or Wednesday from 9am to 12pm OR Tuesday or Thursday from 6pm to 8pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
