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5 people are interested
Client Services Internship
ORGANIZATION: Open Arms of Minnesota
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5 people are interested
Open Arms of Minnesota (OAM) is a nonprofit that prepares and delivers healthy, nutritious food to people living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, MS, and ALS. In our state-of-the-art kitchen, OAM staff
members and more than 2,200 volunteers create meals specifically designed for our clients’ nutritional needs. We use fresh and, whenever possible, organic ingredients, including produce from our own garden. Volunteers deliver the meals throughout the Twin Cities metro area to
approximately 850 clients, caregivers and dependents, providing nourishment and hope for families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. There are no fees for any of Open Arms’ services.
Open Arms is a volunteer-driven organization and is culturally unique in our high commitment to an excellent volunteer experience.
The Client Services Intern will directly assist the Client Services and Logistics & Delivery
Departments in a variety of day-to-day projects. The intern will assist with daily delivery operations,
conduct regular communication with clients, and maintain client records and information.
Open Arms is looking for a unique individual who is smart, empathetic, and detail-oriented. This is
an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining direct service experience.
A commitment of 10-20 hours a week for a minimum of three months is required. A commitment of
6 months is preferred. This is an unpaid internship, although Open Arms will work with colleges or
universities to help the intern receive credit for their work.
Requirements:
- * Passion for the mission of Open Arms
- * Demonstrated ability to serve clients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- * Strong communication skills and outstanding ability to maintain and foster relationships to
ensure success working with a diverse base of volunteers and clients
- * Independent worker
- * Computer savvy
Physical Requirements:
- * Ability to operate standard office equipment (such as telephone, computer, printer and copy
machine)
- * Ability to sit for long periods of time and work on a computer or talk on the phone
- * Valid driver’s license required; access to a vehicle is preferred
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter detailing pertinent experience to Aoife O'Connor at aoife@openarmsmn.org.
More opportunities with Open Arms of Minnesota
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Open Arms of Minnesota
Location:
2500 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
It’s a simple notion: people who are sick should not be without food. Yet, every day, our neighbors with life-threatening illnesses find themselves unable to shop or cook -- and, often, without the support network to help. That’s where we come in. Open Arms of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers nourishing meals free of charge to critically ill Minnesotans and their loved ones. Our registered dietitians and in-house chefs create delicious, medically tailored menus using fresh and organic ingredients whenever possible. Through the support of a loving community of donors and volunteers, we harvest, cook, and deliver nutritious, made-from-scratch meals directly to our clients. At Open Arms, we believe that food is medicine, and there’s always room for one more at our table.
Description
Open Arms began as a single act of kindness in 1986 - Bill Rowe, our founder, cooking food in his apartment and delivering it to a handful of neighbors living with AIDS who had become too sick to cook for themselves.
Three decades later, our operation has grown into an organization with a state-of-the-art facilities in Minneapolis and St. Paul, which has allowed us to prepare and deliver millions of meals for thousands of clients and their loved ones. We have also since opened our arms wider to include more qualifying illnesses, such as cancer, MS, ALS, ESRD, CHF, COPD, and more.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Open Arms.
From preparing medically tailored meals in our state-of-the-art kitchen to delivering our nourishing food to our critically ill clients, every aspect of our operations is made possible because of the incredible dedication of our volunteers.
Join us in making a profound difference for our neighbors living with life-threatening illnesses. Whether you’re part of an organization or an individual wanting to make a difference, we have a wide variety of opportunities and will work with you to find the perfect fit for your skills, interests, and availability.
We have locations in both Minneapolis (2500 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis MN 55404) and St. Paul (380 E Lafayette Frontage Rd, St. Paul MN 55107.)
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WHEN
WHERE
2500 Bloomington Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2017
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- 240 hours over the course of the semester