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Disaster Relief Volunteer
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Location:
Houston, Texas, 77072, United States
Organization:
Boat People SOS Inc Houston
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Start date:
October 12, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Language(s):
English, Vietnamese
Last updated:
October 12, 2009
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End date:
March 11, 2010
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64)
Area of Focus:
Community Development, Disaster Relief , Multi-Service Community Agency
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Description:
Hours: Variable; M-F 9AM- 5:30PM
Location: BPSOS office
Duties (Responsibilities): Possible tasks include:
• Identifying and educating disaster-affected people about available services
• Entering and updating client information in database
• Providing general care to children while client meets with case manager
• Assisting case management services and referrals
• Translating interviews, forms and other communications
• Identifying and organizing community resource information for case managers
• Assisting in job placement for disaster evacuees
• Answering incoming calls and scheduling appointments
• Distributing donation supplies and MS newspapers
Requirements (Qualifications): Volunteer should be mature, trustworthy, and dedicated towards serving the community. Bilingual fluency in English and Vietnamese is helpful, but not required.
Benefits:
• Be a part of Hurricane Ike recovery efforts
• Honing bi-lingual language skills
• Useful professional experience in case work
• Learn how a nonprofit organization works
• Participation in all on-site training offered to staff
• Networking opportunities
• Learn about Vietnamese culture, food, traditions, and language
• Build a stronger connection to the Vietnamese and Asian community in Houston
• Make a meaningful contribution
• Friends and Fun!
How to Apply:
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/182616-73/c
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