Volunteer: Money Management Program Volunteers

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet serves people of all faiths and beliefs in seven counties including Kankakee, Ford, Iroquois, Dupage, Kendall, Will, and Grundy Counties. All services are provided without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet services include Senior (older adult) Programs and Counseling and Community Services. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Senior Companion Program, the Foster Grandparent Program, the Money Management Program, Senior Health Insurance Program, Telephone Reassurance Program(Sunshine Callers), and the Long Term Care Community Ombudsman Program. Come volunteer for Catholic Charities and make a difference every day!,Are You Good With Numbers? Use Your Talents to Help Others!Help seniors manage their money and budget, by becoming a Money Management volunteer!Our faith-based organization is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals that are age 21 years and older to volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours a month for our Money Management program. You’ll provide basic money management services to low-income seniors. You will receive pre-service orientation and training and attend regular in-service training. All volunteers must pass federal and state background checks.Overview Of The RoleAs a trained volunteer, you’ll use your valuable skills to help individuals who may not have friends or relatives to assist them.ResponsibilitiesBasic money management services entail helping low-income seniors who have difficulty budgeting, paying routine bills, and keeping track of financial matters such as balancing their checkbook, sorting and managing mail (identifying junk mail), and writing out checks for client signature, etc. Volunteers can also assist with applying clients for benefits or intervening with creditors.The need Volunteers are needed in Will, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Grundy counties. If you’re interested in sharing your talents as a Money Management Program volunteer, call 815-523-9921 or visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.