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17 people are interested
Administrative Assistant to Manager of Adaptive Technology Services
ORGANIZATION: Second Sense: Beyond Vision Loss
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17 people are interested
We are looking for a volunteer to support our Manager of Adaptive Technology Services with a variety of administrative tasks. This volunteer will interact with our clients over the phone and in the computer lab if necessary. The volunteer will also have the opportunity to learn about the assistive technology used by people with vision loss including screen reading and magnification software programs.
Job responsibilities include:
- Provide reading and filing assistance
- Record and track referrals from Department of Human Services
- Schedule client staffings with DHS counselors
- Conduct 6 month follow-ups with clients
- Review and process Veterans Administration paperwork, referrals, purchase orders and final reports
- Track volunteer technology tutor hours and clients served
- Assist students in computer lab
More opportunities with Second Sense: Beyond Vision Loss
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Second Sense: Beyond Vision Loss
Location:
65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1010, Chicago, IL 60614, US
Mission Statement
Through the recognition of individual strengths and aspirations, Second Sense offers alternative perspectives for living with vision loss. Working together, we tailor our training and support to help every person realize their potential.
Description
Since 1947, Second Sense has served people with vision loss. We have a long history of developing unique programs that address the unmet needs of the people we serve. Our staff is professionally trained and certified to provide the highest quality services, with patience, empathy and courtesy.
We work with our community of volunteers, members and partners to effectively deliver our programs to the most people, while emphasizing an individual, client-centered service approach.
We provide services within three areas: independent living skills, orientation and mobility and assistive technology.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
65 East Wacker PlaceSuite 1010Chicago, IL 60601
DATE POSTED
October 9, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Four hours a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Good computer skills, MS Word, Excel, etc