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22 people are interested
Be a Connector for Good - Volunteer from Home for Seniors Who Need You!
ORGANIZATION: Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
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22 people are interested
Volunteer Dispatcher
Many seniors and people living with disabilities find it difficult to find transportation or go grocery shopping for a variety of reasons. These individuals rely on the kindness and generosity of volunteers in our community. Volunteers donate their time to give rides, shop and deliver groceries to fixed-income seniors age 60+ as well as health compromised older adults 55+. Our volunteer dispatchers piece the whole puzzle together by matching seniors' needs with volunteer availability.
As a volunteer dispatcher, your role would involve answering calls and emails, and facilitating the matching process between clients and volunteer shoppers. The dispatcher's availability is required from 10am-2pm, and you can choose which day(s) you would like to volunteer. The best part is that you can fulfill this role from your own computer, making it convenient for you. Abundant training and support will be provided by the Volunteer Center staff to ensure you feel confident and capable in your role. We kindly ask that the dispatchers commit to a minimum of 3 months of volunteering.
Schedule:
Our dispatch desk is open Monday - Friday
Dispatchers take one or more 3-4 hour shifts a week, depending on their availability
We ask that our dispatchers commit to at least 3 months of volunteering
Responsibilities:
Answer calls and emails to facilitate matches between clients and volunteer drivers
Explain how our program operates to new volunteers
Record all ride assignments
Qualifications:
Patient, kind, and organized
Eager to help seniors
Comfortable with computers and willingness to learn new computer programs
Training/Support:
Program training and overview with staff
Volunteers will receive ongoing training and support
Weekly meetings to share information and ask questions
Benefits:
Volunteer from the comfort of your own home
See the inner workings of our volunteer programs
Volunteering is good for your health!
Decreased levels of stress, a lower risk for depression
Satisfaction of making a difference in your community and in the lives of others
Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below
You can also call the Volunteer Center office at (831) 427-5070
or send inquiries to: transportation@scvolunteercenter.org
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About Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Location:
1740 17th Avenue, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Monterey Bay RSVP is to provide meaningful and significant volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of individuals age 55 and older, that meet the social and economic needs of the community, and maximize resources for the benefit of all the citizens of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.
Description
The mission of Monterey Bay RSVP is to provide meaningful and significant volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of individuals age 55 and older, that meet the social and economic needs of the community, and maximize resources for the benefit of all the citizens of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.
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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2024
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