Agency & Contact Information
Agency Name: Area Board 4 Office Of The State Council On Developmental Disabilities Volunteer Advocacy Services
Address: 1500Arnold Dr. Eldridge, CA 95431(King Building)
Phone: (707) 938-6757
Supervisor: Ross Long
Email: rosslong@sonoma.dds.ca.gov
Fax: (707) 938-6623
Website:
Internship Description
Job Title: Volunteer Advocate
Compensation: Paid
Amount/Type: $50 stipend per month per client
Internship Length: 1 year
Hours Per Week: 4 hours per client
Population:
Adults
Focus:Autism, Developmental Disabilities
Setting: Agency, Sonoma developmental Center
Duties:
-Represent and advocate for residents at Sonoma Development Center.
-Get to know the client and visit them at least 4 hours per month.
-Must attend meetings regarding their client.
Qualifications:
-Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
- Able to work with interdisciplinary teams.
-Feel comfortable advocating for rights and needs of SDC residents.
-Must have recent TB test results.
Additional Information: Volunteer Advocates will have finger prints taken. Advocates will be given orientation and training by Volunteer Advocacy Coordinator. Advocate/Intern will be assigned a mentor as part of the training.
This internship was updated 8/03/12
