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3 people are interested
Serve our area's veterans as a volunteer Benefits Coach
ORGANIZATION: Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Veterans Information Center upholds the Library’s mission by providing support to area veterans and their families. The role of the Veterans Information Center Volunteer Benefits Coach is to help veterans and their families access information that will connect them with housing, education, health, and employment benefits.
Through the Library's Veterans Information Center - and with the help of trained volunteers - veterans and their families are given immediate access to databases and research tools offered through SCPL as well as assistance by Librarians in evaluating and utilizing these electronic tools.
Skills needed:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience assisting veterans and their families, or a veteran of military service.
- Reliable
- Able to volunteer a minimum of 2 hours each week
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Successful LiveScan background screen
- Completion of 6 CalVet online training modules
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About Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Location:
117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US
Mission Statement
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries enhance Santa Cruz County's quality of life by providing vibrant physical and virtual public spaces where people connect, discover, and engage the mind. All ages have the opportunity to nurture their love of reading, find diverse and relevant resources for entertainment and enrichment, and strengthen community networks.
Description
As integral members of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries team, volunteers enhance the level of service our staff provides through a variety of opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
224 Church StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2019
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Internet Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two hours per week.
- Must be reliable