Courtyard Volunteer Data Entry and Intake Assistant

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Role Summary & Anticipated Outcome

Located in Hinsdale, IL, The Courtyard was founded in 1991 by a group of close friends whose lives had been affected by cancer. Combining their love of interior design with a desire to help others, this dedicated group of volunteers created a place to purchase previously-owned, high-quality furniture and home accessories. The shop is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, with proceeds from The Courtyard directly supporting Wellness House, a not-for-profit organization that provides families and individuals with the tools needed to meet the challenges of everyday life after a cancer diagnosis.

As a Data Entry and Intake Assistant Volunteer, you will assist during the process of intake of new merchandise on Mondays at The Courtyard

Responsibilities:

• Enter new items into computer-based inventory module
• Check for accuracy before printing price tags

• Locate items and attach price tags
• Greet consignors and assist with paperwork including preparing, completing and filing forms
• Assist customers/consignors picking up items by locating merchandise and completing paperwork

Staff responsibilities to Volunteers

• Provide training on Courtyard and Wellness House and Liberty Inventory Module
• Be available for any questions or concerns

Qualifications and Skills

• Commitment to mission of Wellness House: Wellness House  envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive.  Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs  educate ,  support  and  empower  participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.

• Date Entry and Computer Skills
• Interest in upscale home furnishings and interior design
• Detail-Oriented
• Must not have attended programs at Wellness House as a participant within the last 6 months

Commitment

• One-year commitment, 6-8 hour shift on one or more Mondays per month

Impact

• Assisting with the intake process provides for accurate and timely intake of new merchandise to The Courtyard, the sale of which benefits Wellness House.

Benefit

• Volunteers will increase problem solving, multi-tasking, and organization skills.
• Volunteers will become a part of the volunteer community at the Courtyard.