Samaritan Center & MSPWC Volunteer

This position is suitable for: Individuals, Students

Position description

Hours or times of day volunteers are needed: 2-3 hours per week / commitment of six months

Special skills required or recommended for this position: Assist with phone inquiries, provide resources to callers, data entry, filing, other duties as assigned.

To volunteer for this position, or for more information, contact: To apply and interview for this position contact Jackie Reid at jreid@cc-md.org / 410.659.3763

This volunteer position is open at: My Sister's Place Women's Center

in: Baltimore City

Details:

Volunteer at the Samaritan Center

Minimum commitment of six months required.
Volunteer hours per week: 2-3 hours

This volunteer position reports directly to Minnie Barker and will be reviewed at one month/six months/yearly.

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting staff in the daily operation of the Samaritan Center. Samaritan Center provides assistance with information and referrals, financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility assistance, and relocation assistance for residents of Baltimore City.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Services

• Assist with phone inquiries and provide resources over the phone.
• Maintain and update comprehensive list.
• Assist with data entry.
• Conduct assessment to determine eligibility for eviction prevention, utility assistance, and relocation assistance.

Data Management

• Maintain and or update comprehensive resource files of information on organizations that provide human services in the community.
• File, sort, and pull folders/files.

My Sister's Place Women's Center (MSPWC) Team

• Provide hospitality to all MSPWC visitors and treat clients, staff, and volunteers with dignity and respect.
• Work as a member of the MSPWC team in collaboration with all other staff and volunteers to deliver the highest quality services to all clients.
• Possess a working knowledge of all services provided at MSPWC.
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Must be creative, enthusiastic and have a "can do" attitude.
• Develop beneficial working relationships with clients.
• Pays attention to details.
• Work independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Competent computer literacy including a working knowledge of word processing, database management, and ability to use email and the internet effectively.

To apply and interview for this position contact Jackie Reid at jreid@cc-md.org / 410.659.3763.

Can't decide? Have questions about any or all of our volunteer opportunities? Contact our volunteer coordinator Patricia Newman, 410.547.5553, volunteer@cc-md.org.