Nonprofit
Published 10/21/25 8:19AM

Welcome Our Guests!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Emmitsburg, MD
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Transportation to and from Seton Center, Inc.

    Description

    Welcome Our Guests!

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

    VOLUNTEER POSITION SUMMARY: Specialized tasks in the Outreach Office include: Warmly greet all individuals entering the receptionist area and triaging the person’s reason for visit, answer and make phone calls, start/refresh the YouTube marketing loop on the TV in the lobby, provide staff business cards to walk-in clients and ask them to call to make an appointment, contact the staff to let them know of clients/visitors arriving for appointments, assisting withmailings, room set-up, writing notes, client data entry as requested by staff, and maintain an organized, safe and clean reception area.

    The volunteer is responsible for offering: safety and excellent hospitality to all visitors by providing a dignified experience of charity; openness, ability & willingness to train and cross-train in the tasks needed in the Outreach Office and Seton Thrift Store; and hope to our under-served, under-resourced neighbors.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

      Follow Seton Center’s policies, procedures and guidelines as presented to you in the volunteer orientation and on-going training.

        Perform the tasks presented to you by your staff supervisor. These tasks will mostly be located in the Outreach Office, but could include requests for help in the Thrift Store. Our goal is to follow the workload.

          Protect yourself and visitors by observing and encouraging others to follow Seton Center's current health protocols. Stay informed, alert, and creative in preventing injuries, illnesses, and accidents.

            Warmly greet all entering the area in which you are working, without engaging in in-depth discussions about the visitor’s personal concerns/needs.

              Occasionally update your knowledge about what our collaborating agencies and Seton Center programs and services offer by watching looping ads on the lobby’s television, and reading fliers, brochures, our website, and Facebook.

                Become familiar and update knowledge about safety and security measures; location of panic button, codes on the back of ID badge, use safety devices, etc.

                  Interact and resolve conflict in positive ways with paid staff, fellow volunteers, clients, and customers to help create a pleasant, healthy & productive work environment.

                    Other duties as assigned by the Manager or Staff

                    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

                      Ability to direct all to the appropriate staff without engaging in confidential conversations

                        Be a team player and enjoy volunteering independently

                          Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills

                            Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions

                              Understanding of and compassion for the needs of all visitors

                                Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality with personal, staff, volunteer, customer and client information

                                PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

                                  Ability to perform basic math and computer functions

                                    Ability to stand sit, bend, reach to perform duties assigned

                                      Excellent vision and attention to detail to perform the functions of projects assigned

                                      Location

                                      On-site
                                      226 East Lincoln Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland, US

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