Field Operations Volunteer - MVOC
ORGANIZATION: Action for Boston Community Development
Please visit the new page to apply.
General Description:
ABCD’s network of neighborhood offices are the first point of contact for many individuals and families in need of critical services. The Field Operations Volunteer will assist staff in the daily operations of the neighborhood program.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist with the client intake process, i.e. filling out applications, answering client inquiries and providing information about ABCD services
- Provide front desk and phone coverage
- Conduct research of other referral agencies and community resources
- Perform data entry into the Client Track system
- Assist with food pantry operations
Skills & Qualifications:
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Previous tutoring experience a plus
- Bilingual in a language spoken by ABCD clients desired (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Google products
- Ability to lift 15 pounds
- Familiarity of Boston’s communities, especially the communities of Malden, Medford, and Everett is encouraged
Length of Commitment:
Ongoing between 9/11/2018-4/19/2018
Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
9am - 5:00pm
To Apply, please complete our Online Application at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1825256508.
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About Action for Boston Community Development
Location:
178 TREMONT ST, BOSTON, MA 02111, US
Mission Statement
ABCD's mission is to empower disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential. To fulfill this mission, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty - from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.
Description
A Massachusetts-based non-profit human services organization, ABCD provides low-income residents in the Boston and Mystic Valley areas with the tools, support, and resources they need to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. Each year, we’ve served more than 100,000 individuals, elders and families through a broad range of innovative initiatives as well as long-established, proven programs and services. For more than 50 years, ABCD has been deeply rooted in each neighborhood we serve, empowering individuals and families and supporting them in their quest to live with dignity and achieve their highest potential. For more, please visit bostonabcd.o rg.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11 Dartmouth Street, Suite 104Malden, MA 02148
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Data Entry
- Research
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Tutoring
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Minimum of 4 hours per week