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14 people are interested
Administrative Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: WOODSIDE ON THE MOVE INC
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14 people are interested
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT / PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Woodside on the Move holds regular fundraising events often featuring New York State elected officials Events can range from sit down meals to lectures. WOTM needs assistance maintaining our client database and
OUTLINE OF VOLUNTEER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteers will typically asked to assist with general filing/organization of WOTM’S files across various departments. Volunteers will occasionally be asked to perform clerical duties, specifically faxing,copying, and notarizing material upon request.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Administrative volunteers will typically be asked to commit at least 2-4 hours per month. Schedule will be determined based on volunteers availability. Volunteers are welcome to offer their services as frequent as they wish. Volunteers are required to notify their coordinator 24 hours prior to their proposed volunteer shift.
QUALIFICATIONS : Qualifications vary, depending on specific tasks/events
BENEFITS:
Volunteers will be part of the decision-making body of a neighborhood organization that has been providing after school and affordable housing for four decades, which support critical programs that are LIFELINES for Queens’ families. Depending on the type of event, volunteers may be able to attend the event free of charge or at a reduced price. All WOTM volunteers receive the WOTM’s newsletter in addition to, receiving recognition on WOTM’s social media handles and on our published works . Event volunteers also have the opportunity to learn skills from professionals, while fostering healthy community engagement.
For all inquiries, please send resume and brief cover letter via email. Contact Aaron Frager at afrager@woodsideonthemove.org or call at (718)-476-8449.
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About WOODSIDE ON THE MOVE INC
Location:
39-42 59TH ST, WOODSIDE, NY 11377, US
Mission Statement
Woodside on the Move is a grassroots community organization dedicated to making Woodside and Western Queens a better place to live, work, and do business. Our services include one-on-one help with affordable housing, pro bono legal clinics, after school and summer camp, adult ESL and computer classes, and public events including street fairs and art festivals. Our monthly tenant meetings and rallies are gathering spaces where underrepresented populations including new immigrants and seniors bring their questions, concerns, and voices to the table and act on citywide campaigns for rent stabilization. Our neighborhood thrives when all of our neighbors participate and have a voice at the table. We welcome your ideas and participation. Together we can keep Woodside and Western Queens moving forward.
Description
Established in 1976, Woodside On The Move (WOTM) offers a diverse range of programs and services for the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life in Woodside, Queens. Maintaining decent, affordable housing is an important aspect of our mission. WOTM has provided assistance to the community in housing, youth services, business, culture and job placement which helps both businesses and residents. WOTM's activities include co-ownership of a 78-unit senior residence; serving as a local sponsor for the Sunnywood Partnership Homes, providing businesses with employment services; providing after-school and summer youth programs; and organizing community activities such as neighborhood clean-ups, street fairs, holiday tree lighting, and free concerts in schools and parks. WOTM also provides tenant and landlord assistance and homeowner financial counseling. The corporation performs the following NPC activities: tenant/client assistance, grants and program assistance, research/outreach/organizational development, and homeowner financial counseling. As a way to broadly inform the community about our services, WOTM opened a Web Site giving the opportunity to tenants/clients to access information about our programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
39-42 59th Street2nd FL, Suite:5Woodside, NY 11377
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Office Reception
- Office Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Adult Education
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 5 hours per month
- Schedules will be flexible, however volunteers must