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5 people are interested
Make Connections with Your Community & Become an Office Assistant!
ORGANIZATION: Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Interested in Volunteering? Please apply on our website! --> www.tinyurl.com/VolunteerCAPRW
As a Front Desk Assistant volunteer with our Financial Opportunities department, you will create a welcoming environment for our clients by greeting, answering questions, and learning about our programs to become an ambassador of Community Action. We will coach and train you to make sure you’re successful and feel confident to make an impact as a volunteer!
If you're interested in learning more about social service impact, improving your customer service skills, and gain professional office development, this position is perfect for you.
Responsibilities of a Front Desk Assistant Volunteer:
- Greet visitors to the department and direct them to the correct staff member
- Answer questions and provide general information about programs
- May assist with light administrative tasks such as scanning or mail sorting
- Other projects provided based on volunteer interest
Education & Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must enjoy interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, education, economic status, and culture
- Fluency in English language (written and spoken). Bilingual in Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Somali, Spanish or another language is desired but not required.
Abilities & Skills: In order to be successful in this position, the volunteer will at minimum need to possess the following abilities and skills:
- Superb customer service skills
- Ability with computer functions, filing and other office skills
- Able to work independently after task described, and ask for help when needed
- Must be comfortable interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, education, economic status, and culture
- Fluency in English language (written and spoken). Bilingual in Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Somali, Spanish or another language desired but not required
Time Commitment:
Office is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. This opportunity can start as early as May or be flexible as a summer opportunity. Actual volunteer dates and hours are very flexible!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Apply here --> www.tinyurl.com/VolunteerCAPRW
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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 Syndicate Street NorthSuite 45Saint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Office is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. This opportunity can start as early as May or be flexible as a summer opportunity. Actual volunteer dates and hours are very flexible!