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5 people are interested
Car Ownership Loan Committee Member
ORGANIZATION: Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Help low-income individuals and families seeking a car loan by serving with finance professionals and community partners to review and discuss loan applications. Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties assists 50 limited-income families a year to obtain an automobile. We provide a 0-to-5% interest loan and guide participants through the car buying process.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Opportunity to help limited income people remove a barrier to employment. Network with banking and finance professionals in our community and learn about the loan application process. Knowledge that you are helping families thrive!
Essential Functions:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Join the Loan Committee and staff to review loan applications, monthly budget, credit history, etc. of applicants. Determine if applicant is strong candidate to repay the loan
- Must be available to attend the monthly meeting from 11am-noon on the second Tuesday of each month
- Other duties as assigned
Safety: Responsible for conducting all duties in a safe manner.
Affirmative Action: Responsible to follow affirmative action plan as set forth and signed by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience in human/social services, credit-services, loan making, non-profits, accounting, banking, finance, investments or a related field is required
Abilities & Skills: In order to be successful in this position, the volunteer will at minimum need to possess the following abilities and skills:
- Financially literate
- Understanding of or willing to learn about poverty
- Able to analyze applications or learn quickly
- Must be comfortable interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, education, economic status, and culture
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner
- Fluency in English language (written and spoken). Bilingual in Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Somali, Spanish or another language desired
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and provide references
Physical Requirements:
Normal office requirements
Mental Requirements:
Ability to review and discuss loan applications
Environmental Requirements:
Normal office environment
Time Commitment:
One hour per month for 6+ months. Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month from 11am-Noon. Occasionally, the meeting may extend to 12:30pm. Optional to attend a second meeting, if it is scheduled for the month.
Location:
450 Syndicate St North, St Paul, MN 55104 (Office is located on the Green Line train route.)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Complete an Ongoing Registration Form at www.caprw.org/take-action/volunteer and
email/scan resume & references to volunteers@caprw.org
Questions? Email or call 651-603-5979
More opportunities with Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Location:
450 Syndicate St. North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Community Action Partnership is to invest in people experiencing poverty to build generational prosperity.
Description
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties is part of a national nonprofit network that helps 17 million low-income Americans annually achieve economic security. Closer to home, we help low-income households in Ramsey and Washington counties achieve success each year.
For over 50 years, Community Action has provided a local, flexible, single point of entry for programs that lift people up. Whether it's early childhood education, transportation, saving for a home, getting an education or raising awareness, we strive to help people become independent and have a voice in our community - and to make America a better place to live.
At Community Action, we continuously stay in touch with the needs of our community, looking for new ideas and new understandings about the issues that low-income individuals and families face.
Volunteers: We match volunteers with opportunities that are meaningful and meet their scheduling needs. By helping those in need, our volunteers develop new skills, gain practical and rewarding experience, build teams, and promote active community participation. Volunteers at Community Action reach out, help people become more self-sufficient, and change people's lives - one person, one family, one neighbor at a time. https://caprw.org/take-action/volunteer.html
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
450 North Syndicate St.Saint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
November 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- Financial Service Assistance
- Accounting
- Auto Mechanics / Repair
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Bookkeeping
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 6+ months