Front Desk Receptionist (Sacramento In-Person Volunteer Position)

The Front Desk Receptionist at the Sacramento Red Cross office is the first point of contact for visitors, partners, and staff. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming environment, managing incoming communications, and supporting daily administrative operations to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to general inquiries, or route calls to the appropriate contact
• Keep the reception area clean, organized, and presentable at all times
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries
• Support administrative functions such as data entry, filing, and photocopying
• Provide general information to clients, visitors, and partners
• Follow established security procedures and maintain accurate visitor logs

• Reliable transportation to and from the Sacramento Red Cross office
• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly shift and arrive on time
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of administrative tasks
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is a plus, but not required
• Professional appearance and a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Office setting with regular interaction with clients, visitors, and staff
• May involve extended periods of sitting and occasional lifting of office supplies
• We are happy to accommodate any physical limitations-please let us know how we can support you

• Schedule: Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one consistent shift per week. Shifts typically range from 4 to 7 hours with a lunch break.

  Example: Volunteering every Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Duration: We ask that volunteers commit to this role for a minimum of 6 months to ensure continuity and support for our team and visitors.

• Join a hardworking and compassionate team
• Support the Red Cross humanitarian mission and serve your local community
• Learn new skills and gain valuable experience for your resume
• Meet interesting people and build new friendships

• Copy and paste or click to enter this Link:

• https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=160366&h=153&p=1884873∨=7735

• Select "Apply Now" and follow the steps till the application is submitted (Takes about 10 minutes)

• Copy and paste or click to enter this Link to schedule an information call. We are happy to address further questions about this and other volunteer roles:

• https://outlook.office.com/book/AmericanRedCrossVolunteerRecruitmentCaliforniaGoldCountry@AmericanRedCross.onmicrosoft.com/s/s2xeo3CDfk2avkjbruSzyQ2?ismsaljsauthenabled