Manna Call Center Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Manna Food Center
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Please know due to the amount of training required for this opportunity we are only looking for volunteers that can make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months to a year.
Description
Call Center volunteers are highly trained to be able to manage any call. Volunteers will learn how to direct questions from the public, assess if people qualify for our programs and delivery services, inform people of food pick up policies and location information, issue complaint logs, and direct people to other services. Volunteers will learn to use several technologies to schedule participants including our Salesforce database, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.
Skills and Qualifications
· Excellent Communication : Proficient in verbal and written communication, able to convey information clearly and effectively.
· Active Listening : Skilled at understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of callers.
· Problem-Solving : Adept at identifying issues and providing effective solutions.
· Multitasking: Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
· Empathy and Patience : Strong ability to empathize with callers and remain patient in challenging situations.
· Technical Proficiency : Proficient in using a computer and familiar with database systems, Microsoft Teams, and basic troubleshooting.
Additional Requirements
· Volunteers must be 18 or older.
· Volunteers must be able to make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months to a year.
· Volunteers will complete a training over 5 consecutive days.
· Volunteers must attend monthly Call Center meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-3pm.
· This opportunity is NOT open to individuals in need of service hours for Court or Student Service Learning
Preferred Skills
· Previous Call Center or Customer Service Experience
· Experience with Salesforce or other databases, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.
· Bi-lingual skills are a plus
· Some College Experience
· Ability to bring a personal laptop into the office is ideal. Onsite computers are limited and may not available.
Current openings: (Availability subject to change)
* Mondays: 9am-12:30pm
1 Shift
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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FULL
Mondays
More opportunities with Manna Food Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Manna Food Center
Location:
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904, US
Mission Statement
Manna Food Center’s singular mission is to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County, Maryland. Through food distribution, education and advocacy, we are making strides on behalf of more than 63,000 county residents who experience hunger and food insecurity. Manna’s mission of ending hunger in Montgomery County through food distribution, education and advocacy is the guiding force of all we do.
Description
Since 1983, Manna has worked to fight hunger, feed hope and transition recipients from a place of scarcity to prosperity. The community was present at the creation of Manna coming together to make sure that those experiencing hunger had a place to turn.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12301 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2025
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 month to 1 year