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20 people are interested
Help Refugees as a Receptionist!
ORGANIZATION: Pan-African Association
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20 people are interested
Want to help refugees using the skills you already have?! Volunteer with Pan-African Association (PAA), as a receptionist!
We are looking for a few good people to cover reception at our front desk. This requries answering phones, greeting clients, and directing guests to the appropriate staff. A strong desire to help others is a key component to this opportunity. You will be an important member of the team, upholding the reputation of Pan-African Association with clients and community members. Front desk shifts take place during business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Volunteer times are arranged around your schedule and training is provided. Minimum time commitment is 2 hrs/wk for at least 8 weeks. Additional language skills are helpful, but not required. Pan-African Association (PAA), a mutual aid organization working to serve, empower, and promote the integration of refugees and immigrants from Africa and beyond.Contact Addison Brown at abrown@panafricanassociation.org if interested.
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About Pan-African Association
Location:
6163 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Pan-African Association (PAA) is to serve, empower, and promote the integration of refugees, asylees, and immigrants from Africa and around the world.
Formed in 2002, the Pan-African Association (PAA) is dedicated to providing adjustment, economic, and cultural programs in order to assist individuals towards achieving self-reliance and successful integration into American society.
Staffed primarily by those of African descent with the support of volunteers, the Pan-African Association encourages and promotes understanding between individuals of African descent and the community at large.
Description
Our Programs and Services
Adjustment & Integration Services PAA empowers communities by providing Adjustment and Integration services, so that new comers can learn how to navigate life in the US, and gain an understanding of the American culture.
Volunteer/Mentoring ProgramPAA builds bridges to sefl-sufficiency, cross-cultural understanding, and stronger communities by matching newcomers who are in need of guidance with specially-trained volunteer mentors. Mentors provide English language tutoring, friendship, community orientation, computer instruction and general support. Volunteers also provide support throughout PAA’s program areas assisting with day to day tasks, classes, and events.
Workforce Development PAA’s holistic Workforce Development service assists program participants in obtaining employment and success in the US workforce. Its services include: job readiness, employment counseling, job placement, and job upgrades.
Citizenship/Civic Education & Immigration Program PAA provides education and application services to eligible people so that they may realize their dream of becoming citizens of the United States of America. As a BIA recognized organiztion, PAA is able to assist the community at large with most immigration issues.
Health & Wellness Program PAA helps clients live healthier lives through medical interpretation services, distribution of educational material, group discussions, health workshops and fairs, and health counseling.
Cultural Programs PAA celebrates rich culutural heritage while enabling newcomers of African descent to build bridges of friendship within the greater Chicagoland community through musical performances, and dance and drumming classes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6163 N. BroadwayChicago, IL 60660
DATE POSTED
April 30, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Office Reception
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2hrs/wk