6.0 Position Overview
The Assistant DOVE position is an optional support role used primarily as a recruitment tool to strengthen the volunteer team—often by bringing in strong Spanish speakers or individuals well suited to additional responsibility. Assistant DOVEs support the DOVEs by taking on select tasks that enhance consistency, organization, and leadership within the volunteer group. When an Assistant DOVE is not assigned, all responsibilities listed in this section remain the responsibility of the DOVEs.
6.1 Coordinate English Lessons
Tracks and coordinates the English education lessons that occur in each orphanage, leads the way in preparing for English lessons, and maintains consistency in the lessons.
6.2 Activity Supplies Organization
Helps maintain an orderly and well-stocked activity supply system by dedicating one weekly service shift to inventory and organization.
6.3 Leadership in Cleanliness
Models responsible cleanliness in common areas and personal spaces, reinforcing a culture of respect, order, and shared responsibility among volunteers.
6.4 Fresh Fruit and Bread
Ensures that fresh fruit and bread remain consistently available in the volunteer housing by monitoring supply levels and informing leadership when restocking is needed.
6.5 Volunteer Onboarding
Supports the DOVEs in volunteer orientation when requested, helping new volunteers understand OSSO facilities, routines, and expectations.
6.6 Service Shift Training
Assists in guiding new volunteers through orphanage protocols, activity preparation, and hands-on execution of service shifts, modeling high standards of engagement with the children.
6.7 Activity Program Implementation
Reinforces the use of OSSO’s weekly educational activities among volunteers through example and encouragement.
6.8 Leadership Meeting
Participates in bi-weekly meetings with DOVEs for reporting and coordination.
6.9 Leadership Substitution
Collaborates with the DOVEs and Operations Coordinator to maintain program stability during temporary leadership gaps, ensuring volunteer support continues smoothly until new DOVEs or Relief DOVEs arrive.