Jobs
SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors' is run almost exclusively by volunteers. So the vast majority of our jobs are unpaid.
To manage our organization we plan to hire a paid executive director. We also have 2 paid pastors, as well as some volunteer pastors.
To manage our organization we plan to hire a paid executive director. We also have 2 paid pastors, as well as some volunteer pastors.
Executive Director
SpiritCare is looking for an Executive Director who can help us define a vision and build our organization so that we can anticipate and meet the future needs of the senior population. Applicants will have a passion for ministering to seniors, experience in inspiring volunteers and have had success in raising funds for a non-profit in the San Francisco Bay Area. To apply please read our job description and fill in our Application Form here.
Volunteer Jobs
Share your creativity across generations and cultural divides. Retirees work alongside young families. Some worship services need volunteers who speak Spanish and Chinese languages. If you like our mission, but don't want to visit elderly people, we have management and administrative opportunities.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, we need:
In the San Francisco Bay Area, we need:
- qualified faith leaders to preside at religious services
- individuals or teams to visit hospitals, care homes and residences
- administrators and managers to work in finance, IT, communications, donor relations and volunteer management
- board members to help SpiritCare with strategy, fund-raising, outreach and management
What We Look For
We look for kind, patient and helpful volunteers who can bring joy to residents. Families, youth and adults of all ages are invited to apply.
It helps if you have experience in visiting care homes and helping with religious services, but it's not essential as ongoing supervision is provided by a Faith Leader or Team Leader. Beyond that, we highlight key requirements for each position.
It helps if you have experience in visiting care homes and helping with religious services, but it's not essential as ongoing supervision is provided by a Faith Leader or Team Leader. Beyond that, we highlight key requirements for each position.
Application Process
This section is for those who want to serve SpiritCare regularly, e.g. once a month.
- Review the volunteer positions and decide which you would like to apply for
- Decide which geographic area you would like to serve in
- Fill in the application form and submit it
- A board member will give you an initial phone interview
- Successful candidates will attend a free Volunteer Orientation Workshop where you will learn more about your role and how to interact with the elderly and their carers.
- Based on your skills, interest and experience, SpiritCare will work with you to find projects and assignments. Most likely you will start off with a once-a-month visit to a single facility. There you will get to know a SpiritCare team leader and meet other participants.
