Front Desk Volunteer Intern
Note: this internship is not currently active. Its description is below for reference.
Original Note: Free Geek's front desk area is one of the busiest places in the organization. For this reason, the front desk has two stations. The volunteer Front Desk Intern would fill the second station, acting as back-up. Do not be fooled, though - the back-up receptionist is very often just as busy as the primary receptionist.
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Job Title: Front Desk Volunteer Intern |
Responsibilities
- Greet donors and volunteers
- Process donations and create receipts for donors
- Direct volunteers to the correct stations, and log their hours and schedule them for their next shift when they leave
- Answer questions about Free Geek in a pleasant and informative manner
- Take incoming phone calls, retrieve messages from voicemail system, and make return calls as necessary
- Make class and shift reminder calls
- Keep the class sign-up books up-to-date
- Perform data entry as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Pleasant, outgoing presence
- Detail-oriented
- Enjoy working with people
- Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
- Good listener
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.