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8 people are interested
Administrative/Receptionist Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.) Perform intake functions, including answering phones, retrieving voice mail messages, screening visitors, performing intake and screening of clients, scheduling appointments and providing referrals.
2.) Oversee handling of mail/correspondence, including opening and date-stamping mail, distributing mail/faxes, and placing postage on outgoing mail.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
1.) Fluent in Spanish
2.) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3.) Strong typing skills
4.) Commitment to serving low-income and under-served communities
5.) Ability to relate and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues
6.) Values working cooperatively with others, both within the organization and in the community
7.) Displays enthusiasm and a willingness to accept responsibility and fullfil job requirements
8.) Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
CLSEPA volunteers are encouraged to make a commitment of 6 months for at least 8 hours per week. **
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About Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Location:
1861 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, US
Mission Statement
We are a nonprofit offering legal services that improve the lives of low-income families. We specialize in immigration, housing, and economic advancement. Our legal advocates work side-by-side with low-income communities to bring about lasting change.
Description
Founded in East Palo Alto, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) is a nonprofit offering legal services that improve the lives of low-income families throughout the region. We specialize in immigration, housing, workers’ rights, records clearance and consumer protection. Our team of attorneys, paralegals and social worker work side-by-side with low-income communities and partner with community-based organizations, churches, and sc hools to bring about lasting change. We train and support community members to navigate the legal system and exercise their rights. We use multiple, innovative strategies, including community education, individual legal advice and representation, legal assistance to community groups, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. Our impact is magnified by the support we receive from impassioned volunteers at law firms, corporations, and law schools throughout the region, who collectively donate millions of dollars in legal services annually to our clients. In 2016, our expert legal staff, along with hundreds of volunteers, helped over 6,000 individuals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1861 Bay RoadEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
DATE POSTED
February 16, 2016
SKILLS
- Office Reception
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Spanish speaking skills are required