Resource Advocate - Ypsilanti

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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to help a local non-profit staff their resource advocacy team that helps families and children access information regarding agency services.

Tasks: Work with staff to ensure consumers have accurate information regarding the food pantry, housing, children’s programs, utilities assistance and referrals. Working with consumers to search for local resources and direct them to best meet their needs.

Qualifications: Typing and recording information. Great attention to detail, strong computer skills, problem solving skills and ability to search internet and other resources to find information to assist consumers. Ability to show empathy towards consumers and listen to their needs.

Time: Mondays 9AM-1PM and Thursday/Friday 9AM-4PM. Serve at least one shift per week.

Location of work: Central office is in Ypsilanti near the corner of Huron and Michigan.

Benefits:

• Training from helpful staff
• Volunteer on your schedule
• Volunteer liability insurance to supplement your own medical and auto insurance
• Invitation to volunteer recognition events
• Meet like-minded people, make friends, build connections
• Feel good knowing you are helping the community meet critical needs

Volunteers must be age 55 or better to apply. Provide your phone number when applying.Email rsvp@csswashtenaw.org or call (734) 971-9781 ext. 364