Nonprofit
Published 1 month ago
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
Fridays: 8:30am to 2:00pm and the 2nd Wed of the month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
Cause Areas:
Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Mental Health
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
The Front Desk Assistant plays an important role in welcoming and supporting clients and non-clients as they arrive for services. The Front Desk Assistant, working alongside Front Desk Staff, will greet each person, listen to their needs, provide information, answer questions and get them connected to essential services. Good communication, organizational skills, compassion and patience are critical in this busy, client facing role.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome clients in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Listen to client needs and provide information about available services
- Answer client questions and direct them to appropriate staff or resources.
- Provide administrative support such as data entry, answering phones, making copies, accepting deliveries and faxing
- Ensure confidentiality and dignity for all clients.
Requirements:
- Friendly, approachable, and respectful demeanor.
- Comfortable interacting with a diverse population.
- Good communication, computer and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
- Dependability and punctuality during scheduled hours.
- Must be 18+ years of age
Bilingual is a plus but not necessary for this position.
Watch our video to learn more: Client with three children on Turning Points
Location
On-site
Turning Points
701 17th Avenue, West, Bradenton, Florida, US
