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4 people are interested
Client Coordination/Reception Assistant
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee
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4 people are interested
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. Every year, the IRC resettles thousands of refugees in 26 U.S. cities. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
IRC SAN JOSE:
As one of the IRC’s 26 domestic offices, the San Jose office serves refugees, asylees, special immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan, and victims of human trafficking in Santa Clara County. Since opening in 1975, the San Jose office has resettled over 20,000 refugees, who in turn have helped to build a stronger community. A committed staff of professionals and volunteers provide essential case management and immigration services to immigrant families, providing them with the resources and tools to rebuild their lives with safety and dignity.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
This year, the IRC in San Jose will be resettling international refugees from Eritrea, Burma, Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, and various other countries. Client coordination volunteers are the first point of contact for IRC's clients and provide administrative support across the organization. You will handle the flow of clients through the office, answer and forward incoming phone calls, schedule appointments, and provide general office support. Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment is essential.
This position reports to the Volunteer and Internship Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS:
We require that candidates have the following qualities:
- Solid reliability with strong attention to timeliness
- Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and with supervisors);
- Great attention to detail and organization
- Strong sense of personal initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced office.
- Computer literacy with PC systems
- Friendliness and positive energy
- Comfort speaking to clients in-person and on the phone
APPLY:
Attend IRC San Jose's volunteer information session. Sign up for a session here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XW6KXCB
To learn more about the volunteer application process or other opportunities available, visit: https://www.rescue.org/announcement/volunteer-san-jose
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About International Rescue Committee
Location:
1210 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95128, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
Description
The International Rescue Committee is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. At work in over 40 countries and 23 U.S. cities, the IRC helps people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
In Northern California, the IRC provides clients with initial resettlement help, vocational English language classes, job placement assistance, and immigration services, and volunteers are needed across these areas to help deliver programming and ensure the effective management of our office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1210 S. Bascom AveSuite 227San Jose, CA 95128
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One weekly 4-hour shift for a minimum of 4 months
- $30.00 fee for background check