The Volunteer Program
An opportunity to help others -- and yourself.

Volunteer opportunities are available in all programs at Episcopal Social Services.

The volunteer program is vital to the success of Episcopal Social Services, since volunteers perform most of the program services.  Many people from area churches find their volunteer time at ESS can be both an expression of their faith commitment and baptismal vows, as well as an opportunity to learn ministry skills and grow in their spiritual life!

Family Group Conferencing - Come serve as a volunteer facilitator in conferences between teenagers who have committed a crime, their victim(s) and other supportive individuals.  This is a flexible volunteer opportunity in that you volunteer as your schedule allows.  All volunteers must complete a background check and attend one of the training sessions.

Clerical Work – with only 20 staff members, ESS has a great need for clerical assistance. Clerical work includes typing, computer work, filing and other office work as needed.

Time Commitment: as needed.

Employment Counselor – assist clients looking for work by orienting them to the services available in the Employment Resource Room, phone bank, computers, Internet, fax machine, copier, resume and cover letter preparation and job boards.

Time Commitment: three hours, one day a week in the morning or afternoon or serve an on-call volunteer.

Front Desk – answer the main phone lines and assist individuals who visit ESS.

Time Commitment: three or four hours, one day a week in the morning or afternoon or serve an on-call volunteer.

Intake Counselor – interview clients and assess their needs. Explain programs/resources available through ESS and the community. Make referrals to our programs and other agencies as needed.

Time Commitment: three hours, one day a week in the morning or afternoon or serve an on-call volunteer.

Kitchen Aide – prepare food, serve food and clean up after completion of lunch.

Time Commitment: three hours, one day a week in the morning or afternoon or serve as an on-call volunteer.

Maintenance – assist ESS with day to day maintenance of building.

Time commitment: on-going and as needed.

Representative Payee/Homeless Prevention Counselor – Wichita

Time Commitment: three hours, one day a week in the morning or afternoon or serve an on-call volunteer.

Representative Payee/Homeless Prevention Counselor – Newton

Time commitment: three hours on Tuesdays at our Satellite Program at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Newton.

Support for Children Orientation Interviewer – provide support and counseling for non-custodial parents for issues concerning payment of child support.

Time commitment: Monday evenings, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Teen Intervention Program Mentor – ESS collaborates with the Juvenile Justice Authorities of Sedgwick County offering a prevention and intervention program for non-violent juvenile offenders. We need mentors to work in small groups with the teens.

Time commitment: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., Monday or Thursday evenings for six-week sessions.

Teen Intervention Program Receptionist – answer the phones from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m., assist in checking in youth. On orientation night, assist in recording program fee payment. Periodic follow-up calls on graduates from Teen Intervention Program.

Time Commitment: 6:30 – 8:45 p.m., Monday or Thursday evenings for six-week session or serve as an on-call volunteer.

Thank you for your interest in Episcopal Social Services.
Please contact us at 269-4160 or email.