ECHO of Brandon
Cause Area
Location
507 N Parsons Ave Brandon, FL 33510
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Sep 21
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Dec 20
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09:00 AM
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01:00 PM
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Brandon, FL 33510
Aids the Opportunity (job and education) Center Coordinator to support the efforts of ECHO while assisting neighbors (clients) with various ECHO initiatives and programs. This position is from 9am to 1pm one day a week during weekdays. Registers neighbors into database Initiates follow-up with neighbors via phone/email communication Conducts research for job resources on internet Create graphics for flyers May assist with setup for education classes Bilingual a plus
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2022
Sep 21
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Dec 20
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08:30 AM
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01:15 PM
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Brandon, FL 33510
The Welcome Center volunteers do administrative work, ensure that our records are correct and paperwork is filled out correctly, in addition to working one on one with neighbors to help provide resources and connections.
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2022
Sep 21
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Dec 20
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09:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Brandon, FL 33510
Advocacy team Members are very important to ECHO and assist our neighbors (clients) in the following: housing or shelter needs financial assistance or resources childcare resources SNAP/ unemployment navigation There are three volunteer positions that fall under the Advocacy Department. All require volunteers to be computer proficient, mindful, discreet and must submit to a background check. All volunteers will be trained in the UNITY database. The Neighbor Advocate position will have additional one on one training with the Center Director. ECHO volunteer hours are weekdays - Monday thru Friday from 9am to 1pm or until the last neighbor is seen. A typical day for a volunteer will be from 9am to 1pm so someone who can dedicate four hours at a time is preferable. Advocacy Data Entry Specialist We are in need of volunteers for data entry and have an attention to detail. This position has little to no interaction with our neighbors but does require computer proficiency. Advocacy Intake Specialist We are in need of volunteers willing to welcome our neighbors and make them comfortable, obtain information from them and make sure they have all their required documentation. This position requires some data entry but we most need individuals with active listening skills and empathy towards others. Neighbor Advocate We are also in need of volunteers willing to work with our neighbors one on one guiding them thru the entire process in the Advocacy Department. Must be able to maintain composure while assisting neighbors in crisis situations. For more details regarding this volunteer position, please contact Iris directly at advocate@echofl.org.
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2022
Organization Information
Mission Statement
We assist residents of Hillsborough County with emergency food, clothing and access to life-stabilizing programs and resources. Our Vision is for all to thrive in a stable and flourishing community. Our Goal is to provide long term pathways to stability. Learn more about ECHO at echofl.org/who-we-are/
Description
Established in 1987, the Emergency Care Help Organization (E.C.H.O.) of Brandon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community emergency food and disaster relief organization. Families who are having trouble making ends meet are given food, clothing, and household items assistance. E.C.H.O. provides help to Greater Brandon area single parents, homeless persons, retirees, families in transition, under-employed and unemployed households, grandparents raising grandchildren and others in need.
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