BL provides support services and assistance with employment, economic needs, social needs, psychosocial needs, personal enhancement and family development to individuals living throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Bahamians living abroad. Our mission is to build resilient individuals and families by helping them to reduce risk traits and use protective factors and interventions to empower themselves and produce stronger families and safer communities.
Volunteer With Bahamas Lotus
Volunteering does not have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of your time. Giving in a simple way can help those in need and improve their quality of life. It can also improve your health and happiness. By volunteering, you can give your time and skills to the causes and issues that matter to you. Volunteering is a chance to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of those around you. It also provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experiences and knowledge.
Volunteers provide their time and work on a variety of different tasks. Many of these tasks include marketing and fundraising, administrative duties, and team projects. The hours for this job vary and can be full or part-time, depending on the position and how many hours you can provide. The location of the job can vary also, such as fundraising at outdoor events or administrative work in an office environment. This job is well suited to people who are passionate about the cause they work for, are great communicators, love working as part of a team, and have a positive energy and personality.
Volunteer Skills and Qualifications
Volunteers need to be empathetic, great communicators, and comfortable working as part of a team towards shared goals and targets. There is no formal requirement to become a volunteer, but the following skills are beneficial:
- Teamwork– volunteers should work well as part of a team and value diversity, as they will often be working with people of all different backgrounds and ages.
- Communication Skills – volunteers should have strong communication skills and be able to follow instructions clearly and efficiently.
- Confidentiality– volunteers are often involved in working with confidential matters or sensitive subjects, so their ability to withhold this information is vital.
- Organization Skills – in order to manage different tasks, volunteers need to be organized and able to manage their time effectively.
- Work Ethic– volunteers must be able to work on various projects and sometimes in adverse conditions to achieve a goal or target, so it’s important that applicants for this position have an excellent work ethic.
