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15 people are interested
Volunteer Receptionist
ORGANIZATION: Durham Center for Senior Life
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15 people are interested
The Receptionist will provide administrative support to Senior Center participants and report to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Responsibilities shall include:
- Greeting visitors
- Answering incoming calls
- Providing information and referrals to appropriate staff
- Registering clients, as appropriate
- Performing general administrative duties.
- May assist other staff with overflow work, such as data entry, preparing art projects, event set up etc.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
The Receptionist must be able to work independently with minimum supervision. S/he must have basic computer skills. S/he must be outgoing and able to work with a wide variety of people. S/he must be able to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written. S/he must be able to maintain confidentiality. S/he must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
More opportunities with Durham Center for Senior Life
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Durham Center for Senior Life
Location:
406 Rigsbee Ave, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27701, US
Mission Statement
The mission statement of Durham Center for Senior Life is "To enhance the lives of older adults through education, recreation, nutrition and social services in welcoming community settings."
Description
About Durham Center for Senior life
The Center is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt agency, governed by a Board of Directors. The stated goal of the agency is to foster a comprehensive array of services accessible and acceptable to older adults (60+) living in Durham. In 1968, the name was officially changed to Coordinating Council for Senior Citizens. In 2006 the agency moved in to its current location at 406 Rigsbee and is now known as Durham Center for Senior Life.
Programs/Services
Key programs at the Council for Senior Citizens are:
1) Social and Senior Center Services, 2) Congregate Nutrition and 3) Adult Day Health Services 4.) Transportation
Social and Senior Center Services
Programs include: 1) Senior Centers; 2) Health Promotion (including education, exercise, screening,); 3) Transportation; 4) Information and Case Assistance; 5) Caregiver Support Services and 6) Adult Day Services.
Congregate Nutrition
Durham Center for Senior Life ensures that Durham's older adults, who often eat poorly due to isolation, physical, or emotional problems; have access to at least one balanced meal five days per week. There are 3 congregate nutrition sites throughout Durham.
Adult Day Health Services
Provides a safe alternative to more costly institutional care for those older adults who need supervision at all times.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
406 Rigsbee AveSuite 202Durham, NC 27701
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Office Reception
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Available 2-10 hours per week as needed