Flexible Schedule
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Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Center Representative Volunteer will assist with day-to-day operations, programs, events, and activities at the Palm Springs International Airport USO Center. Requirements Commitment to our mission to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation 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. Willingness to learn basic operating knowledge of computers and gaming equipment such as: Volunteers.USO.org, Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. 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 Greet, welcome, orient, and assist guests Monitor and maintain food and supplies Tidy and clean the center which can include trash removal and bathroom cleaning Answer visitor’s questions about the USO and the surrounding community Practice safe food handling and storage practices. Assist with usage of computers, gaming equipment, telephones, or other offerings Help conduct events and programs in the center such as: Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program, Welcome Homes, and holiday celebrations 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 job change. General Summary: The recruitment and training specialist volunteer with assist center staff with the recruitment of new volunteers and with the training of the new volunteers. This position requires administrative use of the USO's Volunteer Management system (volunteers.uso.org), public speaking skills, and the ability work independently on project-based tasks. Requirements: Commitment to our mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America's military and their families. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills Technologically proficient; database management experience and experience utilizing multiple systems to manage projects a plus Excellent written communication skills; understanding of business email etiquette, and some marketing communication experience a plus Strong verbal communication skills, comfort with some public speaking 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.
Date Posted: Jan 9, 2025
Flexible Schedule
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Twentynine Palms, CA 92278
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.
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025
