Rare Breed Front Desk
ORGANIZATION: The Kitchen, Inc.
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Position Summary:
The Rare Breed Front Desk Volunteer serves as the first point of contact for community members, donors, and service partners. This role involves answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and accepting in-kind donations. Volunteers in this position help maintain a warm, respectful, and professional environment that reflects Rare Breed’s commitment to supporting youth in crisis.
Key Responsibilities:
Answer and direct incoming phone calls using appropriate phone etiquette
Greet visitors and donors in a friendly, professional manner
Receive and log in-kind donations, ensuring items are routed to the correct area
Provide general information about Rare Breed programs and services
Maintain front desk area cleanliness and organization
Notify staff of walk-ins or individuals seeking services
Uphold confidentiality and treat all youth and visitors with compassion and respect
Qualifications:
Must be at least 25 years old
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain a calm and welcoming demeanor in a busy environment
Comfortable using a phone and basic office equipment
Dependable and punctual
Time Commitment:
Shifts available during program hours; minimum 2-hour commitment per shift preferred
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About The Kitchen, Inc.
Location:
730 N Glenstone Ave, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802, US
Mission Statement
The Kitchen, Inc. brings stability and purpose to people who are homeless.
Description
The Kitchen, Inc. brings stability and purpose to people who are homeless through housing and case management services. The Kitchen, Inc. has five programs aimed at ending homelessness:
- Affordable housing developments provide 222 affordable housing units in the community
- Emergency Shelter provides a safe place for folks to shelter before they can return to permanent housing
- Community Housing helps families, individuals, youth, and seniors return to permanent housing and find long-term stability
- Home At Last serves Veterans and their families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless
- Rare Breed Youth Services provides a variety of outreach and case management services to youth ages 13-24 years old.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
301 North Main AvenueSpringfield, MO 65806
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Housekeeping
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Regular volunteers must register with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) and pass the FCSR background screening. Complete your registration at www.health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr or call toll free at (866) 422-6872 to see if you are registered. There i