Nonprofit
Published 4 days ago
Volunteer Services Assistant
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
Details
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
Three hours per week for three months
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
1
Cause Areas:
Animals
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Provide support for volunteer and internship programs
We are looking for a volunteer to assist with a variety of administrative tasks in support of the organization's volunteer and internship programs. Individuals in this role strengthen connections with our volunteers, interns, supporters and the public. Among other duties, volunteers respond to inquiries from the public, perform data entry, and support our recruitment efforts.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteers will learn best practices in volunteer management and strengthen critical thinking and organizational skills while helping to support the mission of the organization.
Becoming a volunteer
Requirements for our volunteers:
- Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong familiarity with the Internet
- Able to work well independently, use good judgment, and be reliable and responsive
- Able to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential nature of some aspects of the work
Commitment policy:
- Volunteers commit to a minimum of three hours per week for three months.
Restrictions:
- Volunteers must have access to a computer and access to the Internet.
- All volunteers must successfully complete a criminal background check.
- We do not accept court ordered community service.
Location
Remote
Volunteer must be in United States
Associated Location
1255 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
- After review of your application, a staff member may contact you to discuss the opportunity. If we mutually determine that the opportunity appears to be a good match, you will be asked to fill out an authorization form allowing us to carry out a background check.
- Before becoming an official volunteer, you must pass the background check, sign a volunteer agreement, and sign a waiver/release of liability.
