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5 people are interested
Fall 2016 Assistant to Volunteer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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5 people are interested
Description:
Established in 2006, Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social service organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, Middle-East, North Africa, and Latin America into American society.
CIANA currently runs with limited staff and depends on many volunteers and interns for day-to-day operations. The Assistant to the Volunteer Coordinator would be responsible for the administrative support of the coordinator.
Responsibilities:
- Assessment of office needs and creation of opportunity descriptions for open positions
- Organization and updating of volunteer listings on multiple internet platforms
- Management of volunteer email account and response to applications
- Record-keeping of volunteer hours
Qualifications:
The intern must:
- be available at least 10 hours per week
- be a freshman in college or above
- have a keen interest in communication with superior people skills
- be highly organized, goal oriented, and a problem solver
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Ms. Devon Stein at volunteer@cianainc.org. Please include the position title in the subject line of the application.
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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
Location:
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .
Description
Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
31-09 Newtown AvenueSuite 411Astoria, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2016
SKILLS
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 10 hours per week for at least 3 months.