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3 people are interested
Volunteer receptionist
ORGANIZATION: Iowa Legal Aid
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
If you enjoy working with the public, please consider helping as a volunteer receptionist in the Iowa Legal Aid Northeast Iowa Regional office in Dubuque.
As a volunteer receptionist, you serve as a first link between persons contacting Iowa Legal Aid and the staff. Primary responsibilities include answering, screening and directing telephone calls, as well as receiving walk-in clients. A receptionist may also provide clerical support.
Volunteers need to be pleasant, patient and dependable and able to maintain confidentiality and follow established policies and procedures. Familiarity with the use of computers, phones and general office equipment is needed.
To apply please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/volunteers-wanted-at-iowa-legal-aid
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About Iowa Legal Aid
Location:
1111 9TH ST STE 230, DES MOINES, IA 50314, US
Mission Statement
Iowa Legal Aid makes hope, dignity and justice available to low-income Iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate effectively for themselves and their communities.
Description
Iowa Legal Aid is a not-for-profit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income Iowans. It is a statewide program serving residents of all 99 Iowa counties with ten regional offices located in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Mason City, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo. Iowa Legal Aid handles civil legal issues involving basic necessities, fundamental rights and physical safety, such as: health care, consumer rights, education, employment, individual rights, housing, debt collection, family law and government benefits.
In addition to its staff members, Iowa Legal Aid fulfills its mission with the help of volunteers including attorneys, students, interpreters, former clients, retirees and other community members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
799 Main Street, Suite 280Dubuque, IA 52001
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- A commitment of at least 3 months is required.