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| − | * Greet donors and volunteers warmly | + | * Assist the front desk as necessary |
| − | * Process donations and create receipts and invoices | + | ** Greet donors and volunteers warmly |
| − | * Direct volunteers to their stations, check on new volunteers at least once | + | ** Process donations and create receipts and invoices |
| − | * Log volunteer hours, sign volunteers up for shifts | + | ** Give tours and sign up new volunteers for our programs |
| − | * Answer questions about Free Geek pleasantly and knowledgeably | + | ** Explain our volunteer programs succinctly |
| − | * Retrieve voice mail messages and return calls | + | ** Direct volunteers to their stations, check on new volunteers at least once |
| − | * Answer incoming calls and deliver messages to staff effectively | + | ** Log volunteer hours, sign volunteers up for shifts |
| + | ** Answer questions about Free Geek pleasantly and knowledgeably | ||
| + | ** Retrieve voice mail messages and return calls | ||
| + | ** Answer incoming calls and deliver messages to staff effectively | ||
* Make reminder calls to class attendees before day of class | * Make reminder calls to class attendees before day of class | ||
* Update and print class lists and shift sign-up | * Update and print class lists and shift sign-up | ||
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* Make copies of front desk documents and maintain surplus | * Make copies of front desk documents and maintain surplus | ||
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Revision as of 16:55, 19 March 2008
Note: this internship is no longer active. Its description is below for reference.
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Job Title: Office Support Volunteer Intern |
Responsibilities
- Assist the front desk as necessary
- Greet donors and volunteers warmly
- Process donations and create receipts and invoices
- Give tours and sign up new volunteers for our programs
- Explain our volunteer programs succinctly
- Direct volunteers to their stations, check on new volunteers at least once
- Log volunteer hours, sign volunteers up for shifts
- Answer questions about Free Geek pleasantly and knowledgeably
- Retrieve voice mail messages and return calls
- Answer incoming calls and deliver messages to staff effectively
- Make reminder calls to class attendees before day of class
- Update and print class lists and shift sign-up
- Learn, and train volunteers for, data entry
- Make copies of front desk documents and maintain surplus
Desired Qualifications
- Good phone skills
- Experience with moderately formal email etiquette
- Good public persona
- Interest in and ability to learn and work with Linux desktop managers and programs
In addition:
The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress and maintain a positive attitude in a relatively chaotic setting. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions, but will be able to work on projects with minimal supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.
Benefits:
This position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable job skills, make a difference for people and the environment, and make connections in the community. Active volunteers are eligible to receive a 20% discount on items in the Free Geek Thrift Store and to become a member of the First Tech Credit Union. Free Geek also offers free computer classes to volunteers. In addition, interns can choose to receive a free computer after volunteering 24 hours in our internship program.
To apply
Please fill out our interest form, and we'll get back to you soon.