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10 people are interested
Mobile Benefit Bank Volunteer Counselors
ORGANIZATION: LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO-Mobile Benefit Bank
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10 people are interested
Are you interested in helping others? Are you comfortable using a computer? If so, the Mobile Benefit Bank at Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) could use your help. We are looking for individuals who are willing to volunteer a few hours each month, be trained using the Ohio Foodbank's Benefit Bank software, and meet with individuals and assist them in applying for public benefits.
Meetings would take place at area churches, senior residences, community centers, food pantries, libraries, and other locations. Please join us in helping your neighbors apply for public benefits. You'll be performing a great service!
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About LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO-Mobile Benefit Bank
Location:
525 JEFFERSON NO 400, TOLEDO, OH 43604, US
Mission Statement
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) is a non-profit regional law firm that provides high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western Ohio achieve self reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.
Description
Through LAWO’s Mobile Benefit Bank Program, clients in urban and rural communities receive thorough, personalized attention for gaining access to public benefits and legal services. The Mobile Benefit Bank operates in the greater Lucas County area, helping low and moderate income individuals and families access and apply for public benefits and credit programs using The Ohio Benefit Bank’s online system. Applicants are identified and screened for benefit eligibility primarily through outreach and screening events conducted at a wide variety of community access points. Sites are selected and scheduled both proactively by project staff and reactively by site request. Events are held at community locations and during times determined to be convenient to those most in need of access to benefits.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
525 Jefferson Ave.Toledo, OH 43604
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week is ideal; once a month minimum.
- Work with diverse/vulnerable populations; reliable transportation & ability to travel w/in Lucas Co.