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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, June 13-16, 2020 B-3 The Park Record New volunteer coordinator faces pandemic challenges Find the job that fits YOU! Duncan joined the Peace House staff 3 months ago COURTESY OF PEACE HOUSE SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record Maggie Duncan joined Peace House as its new volunteer coordinator three months ago — right as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Summit County. Since then she has worked with her volunteers at the anti-domestic abuse nonprofit to make sure they continue to serve their clients, while following the Summit County Health Department’s coronavirus restrictions. Duncan will be the first to say the job has been a challenge. “I’m trying to take it one week at a time,” she said. “At first I had the idea to make a plan for the whole (shutdown) duration, but things kept changing,” she said. “COVID-19 has taught me how to be flexible, for sure.” A big part of the puzzle is for her volunteers and Peace House staff to work as a team and identify the greatest needs. “For a while we didn’t have any volunteers on site, but since then we’ve gotten creative in finding ways for them to serve remotely,” she said. “We are finding who can step into certain roles so that we are keeping as few people on site as possible.” Duncan has assigned volunteers to work on development and education, as well as finding new duties for the front desk staff, who aren’t yet able to come into the office, she said. (See accompanying story). “We’re having them work on a training manual for volunteers who might step into that role in the future,” she said. Still, there are some volunteers who have to be at their stations, according to Duncan. “We’ve had a few volunteers trickle in to help with pantry, the boutique and shelter, to get things organized as much as we can safely do so,” she said. Please see Nonprofit, B-4 Maggie Duncan is Peace House’s new volunteer coordinator. Duncan started her new post in March, just as COVID-19 shut down Summit County. So she has found creative ways to find work for present and future volunteers. Multi-Company omp y Multi-Location Peace House still seeks volunteers New coordinator says she welcomes applications SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record Maggie Duncan has been busy as Peace House’s new volunteer coordinator matching volunteers to duties. While the anti-domestic abuse nonprofit is currently observing the Summit County Health Department’s COVID-19 health restrictions, there are still volunteer opportunities available, she said. “We need help organizing our pantry,” Duncan said. “There are a lot of items coming in and there are a lot of items that are going out. So it’s helpful to find people who are organizationally minded to help put things where they need to be.” Volunteers are also needed to help organize drives to collect food and other important items for Peace House’s outreach and services, she said. “We had one student who did a snack-food drive, and there is another who is collecting educational materials that we need,” Duncan said. “I’ve been impressed with the youth in our community who have stepped up at this time,” she said. “They vary in ages from 12 to 16, who have told me they want to make an impact in the community. It’s a gift to me to support these students as they seek to serve the community.” In addition to organizing collection drives, Peace House needs volunteers to help with developing educational material about domestic violence and marketing. For volunteer applications, visit peacehouse. org “There are projects that require special skills,” Duncan said. People interested in volunteering for Peace House can visit its website, peacehouse.org, and fill out an application. “That’s usually the best way to start the process,” Duncan said. “Once the application comes to me, it gives me an idea of who the volunteers are, what they are interested in and why they want to volunteer for Peace House.” Duncan begins matching the volunteer with jobs after they complete a background check, an interview and training. “We recently had someone apply who is a child psychologist, and I knew she would be a great asset to our childcare team that we’re spearheading,” Duncan said. “So, we put her on the list and will help build up that team.” The goal is to find the best fit so that Peace House is getting the most out of the volunteers, and the volunteers can get the most out of volunteering, she said. “I light up every time I get a new application, because that’s an opportunity to fill a need somewhere I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have that person’s skill,” Duncan said. Volunteers are Peace House’s bloodline, said Sally Tauber, development and marketing director. “When Peace House started 25 years ago, we were run by volunteers, because we didn’t have paid employees,” she said. “Volunteers made Peace House happen, and they remain a very important part of what we do.” SURPLUS STORE June 16 & June 17 Chat live with employers from 9-noon Tuesday, 6/16 and 1-4 Wednesday, 6/17! Register here and save the date: SwiftLocalSolutions.CareerFair.Live Employers- interested in being a part of this Job Fair? Call the Park Record Classified Team at 435-776-7725 or e-mail classifieds@parkrecord.com Your future Mountain Home is calling Check out the Park Record’s Real Estate Monthly for listings in Park City and the surrounding areas Looking to sell a home, condo, property, or townhome? 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