Front Desk Volunteer Intern
Free Geek's front desk area is one of the busiest places in the organization.
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Job Title: Front Desk Volunteer Intern |
Responsibilities
- Greet donors and volunteers
- Direct volunteers to the correct stations, and log their hours and schedule them for their next shift when they leave
- Review new Volunteer Applications
- 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
- Accurately schedule volunteers for shifts, enter application information and schedule hours
- Place reminder telephone calls for classes and volunteer shifts
- Ensure coffee is available for volunteers
- Perform data entry as needed
- Create and maintain Volunteer Application files
- Ability to advise volunteers in various programs and signing up for shifts
- Process donations and create receipts for donors
- Learn and understand Oregon's E-Waste Legislation and how it applies to Free Geek
- Keep working environment as tidy and organized as possible
Desired Qualifications
- Pleasant, outgoing presence
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to use a database accurately
- 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.