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10 people are interested
Food Pantry Intake Assistant- Merrimack Valley
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of Boston
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10 people are interested
Catholic Charities Merrimack Valley, located in Lowell, is seeking a Food Pantry Intake Assistant. Duties include: assist with providing intake services which consists of gathering accurate information from client and inputting into Catholic Charities database. Basic computer skills required.
Catholic Charities serves those who are challenged with meeting their most basic needs. We embrace each family and work with them to create a plan to achieve self-sufficiency, giving back some of the choices that they lost along the way.
The ideal person for this job is comfortable with computers, pays attention to detail and has patience dealing with persons from different cultural backgrounds who, potentially, could be in crisis mode. Additionally, the volunteer must adhere to the agency’s strict confidentiality policy.
Training will be provided. Assistant will work closely with Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry Coordinator.
Catholic Charities Merrimack Valley is accessible by public transportation (Lowell commuter train and a ten minute walk) or car. Free parking is provided in the back of the building or across the street.
The hours for this volunteer opportunity would be Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-3:30.
Contact: Brandon Crocker, Brandon_crocker@ccab.org.
WHEN
Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-3:30.
WHERE
70 Lawrence Street, Lowell, MA 01852
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Project Management
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours a week (Tuesday and Thursday)
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About Catholic Charities of Boston
Location:
275 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
Description
For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has continued its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, Catholic Charities offers approximately 90 programs and services in 23 locations from Lawrence to Brockton and throughout to Boston. More than 185,000 people are helped each year regardless of faith.
Our programs and services are provided in four major areas:
- As an anti-poverty agency, Catholic Charities responds to the needs of the poor and working poor in our communities. This is accomplished by providing or helping them access emergency food, fuel, utility, rental, and mortgage assistance.
- Catholic Charities provides a variety of support services for children and families in order to strengthen and preserve families and provide children and youth with the opportunities they deserve.
- Adult Education (ESOL) and workforce development programs prepare adult learners to take advantage of better employment opportunities to support their families
- With a variety of multicultural and multilingual services for immigrants and refugees, Catholic Charities is working to help these populations adjust to their new surroundings and become active participants in their communities.
Catholic Charities is a self-supporting, non-profit organization that relies on public, private, and United Way contributions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
70 Lawrence StreetLowell, MA 01852
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours a week (Tuesday and Thursday)