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USO Twenty-Nine Palms Special Events Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: USO Palm Springs International Airport

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General Summary: The Special Events Volunteer will assist with special events at the USO center in Twenty Nine Palms, which can include military homecomings, trainings or deployments, holiday parties, races, booths at fairs and festivals, and much more.

Requirements

* Commitment to our mission to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families
* Friendly, outgoing, and kind demeanor to people of all backgrounds
* Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
* Sound sense of judgment and sensitivity to handle any controversial or confidential situations
* Enthusiasm to work as a team
* Must be punctual, organized and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing needs of USO Operations.
* Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access USO Center locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
* Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods of time

Volunteer Duties

* Be a welcoming, friendly face to our military and their families
* Monitor and maintain food and supplies
* Tidy and clean before, during, and after the event which can include trash removal
* Answer questions about the USO
* Practice safe food handling and storage practices
* May require standing in the sun, heat, or rain
* Document hours volunteered in volunteers.uso.org
* Other duties as assigned

Level of Authority: Work is planned, delegated, supervised and monitored by center staff. Volunteers are expected and encouraged to take on appropriate levels of responsibility within the boundaries of USO policies, procedures, organizational values and standards of conduct. Volunteers are prohibited from exercising their decision-making authority outside of these procedures and policies.

This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the USO and the volunteer and is subject to change at any time by the USO at its sole discretion as the needs of the USO and the requirements of the opportunity change.

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About USO Palm Springs International Airport

Location:

210 North El Cielo Road, Suite 102, Palm Springs, CA 92262, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the USO is to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.

Description

Since 1941, the USO has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, and their families, throughout their time in uniform. From the moment they join, through their assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO is always by their side.

Today’s USO continuously adapts to the needs of our men and women in uniform and their families, so they can focus on their very important mission. We operate USO centers at or near military installations across the United States and throughout the world, including in combat zones, and even un-staffed USO service sites in places too dangerous for anyone but combat troops to occupy.

The USO at Palm Springs provides a convenient sanctuary for service members traveling to and from a nearby military base to destinations nationally and around the world. Active-duty Marines serving at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) near Twentynine Palms, located about 60 miles northeast of Palms Springs, are the primary customers. Our local Palm Springs volunteers work every day to provide a taste of home in-center and through outreach base support to assist our troops as they serve our nation.

CAUSE AREAS

Veterans & Military Families
Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Family Service Center, Building 693, Suite 107Twentynine Palms, CA 92278

(34.23272,-116.05608)
 

SKILLS

  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Program Management

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 shift per month

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 10
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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