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Social Services Front Desk Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: William Temple House

  • 10 people are interested

William Temple House is seeking volunteers to help at the Front Desk in the Social Services Department, at our NW Portland location. Front Desk Volunteers should be comfortable working with a diverse array of people from various ethnic, social, and religious backgrounds and be able to work with vulnerable clients.

Food Pantry Client Services Volunteers performs the following duties :

  • Assist and support the front desk staff person in greeting clients, directing clients, and answering questions.
  • Assist with the client intake process, as needed.
  • Assist clients with completing the 'Ready Bag’ food form.
  • Help accept in-kind donations.
  • Assist staff with the Food Pantry client lottery (to determine the order that clients can access the Food Pantry).
  • Assist with running up/down stairs to bring bagged/boxed Food Pantry client orders from Food Pantry to Lobby.
  • Help clients take food items to their cars.

Job Requirements :

  • Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with fellow volunteers, staff, and occasionally challenging clients.
  • Respect confidentiality.
  • Be patient and have the ability to multi-task.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Able to work on feet. This is a physical job.
  • Make a 3 month volunteer commitment.
  • Pass a background check.

1 Shift

  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About William Temple House

Location:

2023 NW Hoyt St., Portland, OR 97209, US

Mission Statement

William Temple House provides food, counseling, clothing, and household items to Portland-area neighbors to strengthen our community.

Description

For more than 50 years, William Temple House continues to be a place of healing and hope in our community by offering services that support the
whole person-body, mind, and spirit.

Our client-centered and compassionate approach comes through all that we do-from our counseling services and support groups to our food
pantry and thrift store offerings, our caring, dedicated, and dependable team of staff, volunteers, and interns is proud to serve our neighbors.
We believe that mental health care is a right that should be available to all. We consistently encourage people in accessing the care they need, and
then meet them where they are to assist their healing journey. We strive to create a comforting place that is open and inviting to people of all
backgrounds and beliefs.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Crisis Support, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

2023 NW Hoyt St.Portland, OR 97209

(45.527287,-122.69282)
 

SKILLS

  • Multi-Tasking
  • Organization
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Days/Shifts: Tue, Wed, Thur - Shifts are 11am to 1pm *Volunteers are asked to commit to one two hour shift per week, or be available in an ‘on-call’ status as needed.
  • Special Requirements: Complete Social Services trainings as required. Ability to speak one these languages is a plus: Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish.

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