Student Concierge

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Recruiting Organization: Braille Institute Los Angeles Center

Volunteer as a Student Concierge to support students at Braille Institute’s Connection Pointe in Los Angeles.

Who: Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life.

Why: Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.

What to Expect:

• Contact individuals to set up appointments for tech support using booking software (training provided)
• Conduct surveys to assess student need
• Build and maintain relationships with students
• Set up assistive-technology support for students
• Provide administrative assistance within department as needed

What's Required:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Professional phone etiquette
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft 365
• Familiarity with Mac OS X, iOS, and Android platforms helpful but not required
• Available at least 1 day (M-Fri): M: 8:30am-12:30pm or 12-2pm; T: 8:30am-12:30pm or 1:30pm- 4pm; W & Th: 8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm; F: 9am-12pm
• Experience with the blind and low-vision community helpful but not required

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring