Join us
Do what you love, love what you do
At Branches, we seek to provide an inclusive environment where people with and without disabilities come together to foster a better community and assist in the development of a secure social structure for individuals in need.
Consistent with our mission and guiding principles, we welcome volunteers, interns, and people looking for employment who want to make a difference.
Volunteer
We insist that everyone is to be treated with equality and respect. Time spent with our clients should not be considered a charity, but rather an opportunity to learn and become socially enriched. When you volunteer with us, you’re becoming an advocate for our clients and learning friendship skills in order to support and best interact with individuals who have disabilities.
Students, student groups and special interest groups might consider visiting and volunteering time at Branches of Life in order to:
- Lead fun recreation and leisure activities
- Offer academic help
- Be a companion
- Practice public speaking skills and learn to advocate
- Write: blog, tweet, write essays about topics related to disability issues
- Make friends
Internships
We offer college students the opportunity to learn in an exciting and motivating environment while giving your career a head start. If your college courses call for volunteer, internship or practicum experiences for working with disabled individuals, please contact us to discuss available opportunities.
Eligibility
Please contact us a minimum of two weeks prior to your expected start date in order to give time to meet all pre-authorization requirements. Our student interns are typically studying in one of the following areas:
- Human Services
- Mental Health
- Education
- Business
Employment Opportunities
We serve our clients in a wide variety of ways. If you would like to join us in one of the roles described below, we welcome your expression of interest and completed application. Please direct all inquiries to Shirley Hedeen.
Please submit your application via:
Email: [email protected]rg
Fax: 804-571-6692
Mail: 5514 Townsbury Terrace Chesterfield, Va 23832
Potential Job Openings
Community Coach
A Community Coach is a person who counsels and encourages clients on matters having to do with overcoming social and personal challenges. They must be able to patiently handle various needs of clients throughout the day.
Employment Specialist
An employment specialist is a person who assists people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain and successfully maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and dreams.
Life Coach
A life coach is a person who counsels, encourages and supports individuals on matters having to do with careers, education, advocacy and personal challenges.
Program Supervisor
A program supervisor is an organized, enthusiastic and motivated individual who can take a strong lead in delivering person-centered life enhancing support for adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Project Manager
A project manager is a collaborative, creative, organized and pragmatic person who is able to multi-task multiple projects. They must be self-directed and motivated toward maintaining the highest standard in all programming offered at Branches.
Workplace Assistant
A Workplace Assistant provides a range of personal care services and employment supports to a person who has a disability and who is competitively employed allowing them to maintain employment.
Still can’t find what you’re looking for?
Send us a message and we would be happy to help.