JF&CS - Administrative volunteer in the Center for Basic Needs Assistance

Administrative Volunteer Center for Basic Needs Assistance at JF&CS

Hours per week: approximately 5-10 hours per week. Potential for more hours if interested.

Location: In person at our Waltham office. Potential for remote assistance in the future depending upon program needs.

Start time: Mid-August to mid-September

About the Center for Basic Needs Assistance (CBNA)

CBNA offers integrated support to individuals and families facing economic hardship—ensuring access to food, housing, safety, and financial stability. Our mission is to support the Jewish community throughout Eastern Massachusetts with compassion and dignity. Our services are available for people of all backgrounds.

https://www.jfcsboston.org/our-services/center-for-basic-needs-assistance

Description:

This is a great role for someone who is very organized and enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Must enjoy technology and using a computer to get tasks accomplished and be comfortable speaking on the phone. The person in this position will work in collaboration with the CBNA Administrative Coordinator along with various team members of CBNA on various tasks and projects. We would welcome you into our team of committed, talented and compassionate human service professionals.

Examples of tasks and projects:

• Assist case managers by entering client data into our data system.
• Assist in archiving older client paper records.
• Scan and upload client documents to their electronic case record file.
• Assist with large mailings to clients a few times per year.
• Domestic Violence Bathroom Poster campaign: Make calls to synagogues to make sure synagogues have the posters. Update contact information. Send new posters if they are needed.
• Assist with our several seasonal projects including the Holiday Gift Card project, Passover Meals and Summer Camp Scholarship program.
• Occasional printing and copying.

About JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within. 

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Interested?

Please email to Volunteers@jfcsboston.org with a brief introduction and your availability. We’d love to connect!