Volunteer

Headquarters

Purpose:  Volunteers serve in a variety of different roles and capacities depending on the specific project at hand.  

The Facilities Maintenance Volunteer: Provides skilled upkeep to Cadence-owned homes and properties, from basic improvements to more extensive projects. They travel to ministry locations in the U.S. and overseas for up to six weeks at a time, working in coordination with Field Leaders and Ministry Directors.  

The Ministry Support Volunteer: Provides help with a variety of opportunities.  They may assistmissionaries with childcare, running a VBS or retreat, cooking, cleaning, or organizing.  They travel to ministry locations in the U.S. and overseas with length of service ranging from one week to one year, working in coordination with Field Leaders and Ministry Directors.  

The Headquarters Volunteer: Aids Cadence staff by supporting their ministries through administrative functions at our Headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, in the following departments: Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Communications, and Operations. 

Note: Cadence International is a support-based mission. All volunteers are self-funded and responsible for their travel and living expenses. Depending upon the volunteer assignment, funds may be raised to cover room, board, or ministry expenses. Travel costs may be considered for reimbursement, upon discussion and specific to the situation.  

Hours: Regular or occasional part-time work at Headquarters, or 30+ hours per week during intermittent maintenance or support assignments.  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Work with headquarters, ministry team, or maintenance team to complete duties determined by the relevant HQ supervisor or Field Facility Lead. Volunteer Assignments will be based on the Cadence’s needs and the volunteer’s area of interest. 

Minimum Volunteer Requirements:  

• Born again Christian with an affinity for the mission and work of Cadence International.  

• Because of the distinctly Christian emphasis of Cadence’s mission work, willing to sign and comply with Cadence International’s Code of Christian Conduct. 

• Willing to be on the volunteer roster for a period of three years.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to graciously re-prioritize workload as demands change throughout the day. Flexibility to meet the demands of a dynamic work environment.  

• Handyman and construction skills that are specific to the project, if working with the maintenance team.  All other teams must have the skills necessary for the scope of their specific task.  

Character and Competencies for Success:  

• Independent workers, but also able to partner with others on projects  

• Self-motivated  

• Able to quickly integrate into a new location, ministry setting, and military branch.  

• Communication skills, including conflict resolution.  

Physical Demands/Work Environment:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The volunteer is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, talk, listen, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a volunteer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Volunteers may be required to travel locally and internationally; this may include the use of public transit.  

Important Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the project. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the classification.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans):  

Cadence is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The organization prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, genetic information, or disability in accordance with applicable legal requirements. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment because of an individual's membership in any of these protected classes.  

Because it is a religious organization, Cadence is permitted by law to use its religious doctrines and practices as a basis for hiring and other employment decisions with all volunteers.   

If you would like to review our Veteran and Disabled policies, please contact Human Resources at 303-762-1400 during normal business hours.