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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
We have an immediate opening onsite in our office for a Volunteer Liaison. Position Summary: For Greeter/Visitor experiences to be successful, it’s essential that the logistics go smoothly. The Volunteer Liaison plays a big role in ensuring that this happens. This position is onsite. 10 to 12 hours over 2 days per week. Monday is required. The other day is flexible and may include other work or projects that fall outside the liaison job description. Mission: Launched May 1992, Big Apple Greeter is an independent non-profit corporation. Its mission is to enhance New York City's worldwide image and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. We have two full-time employees and a number of long-term volunteers. Volunteers are essential to the success of the program and are treated as valued members of the team. Part-time office volunteers help Big Apple Greeter promote a friendly image of New York and create opportunities for New Yorkers to show pride in their city and give something back to the city Responsibilities: Get to know our Greeters via phone to match them with visitors. Expand our Greeter database with relevant information about them and their knowledge of NYC. Match Greeters with visitors based on the Greeters’ areas of knowledge and the visitors’ interests. Enter information such as date, time, and place about a scheduled Greet into our proprietary database (training will be provided). Send confirmation emails to both visitors and Greeters regarding the logistics of the Greet. Reach out to visitors and Greeters via phone, text, WhatsApp, or email if they do not reply to confirmation emails. Troubleshoot scheduling problems such as cancellations and changes to Greets, including trying to find a replacement Greeter should the scheduled Greeter become unavailable. Other related tasks as needed. Qualifications: Very comfortable speaking with people over the phone. This will include our Greeters and NYC visitors, some of whom may be from another country. Friendly, articulate, and patient, with a genuine desire to keep our Greeters happy and visitors satisfied with their Greet. Detail-oriented, multi-tasker, and fast learner. Basic computer skills on PC platform (knowledge of MS Word and Excel a plus) Able to learn new software. Training in our unique database software will be provided. Must be willing to work onsite in our office. Can make a minimum of an 8-month commitment, with a preference for those who can commit for one year or longer. Benefits: This position is suitable for someone who: Seeks an onsite volunteer position working alongside a friendly, dedicated, and diverse volunteer corps; Is a people-person who likes communicating with others who have a broad range of experiences and personalities; Likes to be part of a strong community and continue to help us build and expand it. Takes pride in knowing that they are making a significant contribution to helping a non-profit organization achieve its goals; Loves New York City and is enthusiastic about our mission of connecting New Yorkers with visitors for unforgettable experiences; Can join free walking tours that are scheduled from time to time Will enjoy working in an office within a historic building with large windows offering incredible views of Lower Manhattan.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission: To enhance the worldwide image of New York City and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Activities: These volunteer greeters take visitors through neighborhoods of The Bronx that they know well. Visitors are able to experience the ethnic sights and sounds with the greeter and can get a real taste of The Bronx and its inhabitants. Visits may include from one to six people. Qualifications: Greeters must enjoy meeting and talking with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. They must be familiar with and upbeat about the neighborhoods that they want to show. Foreign language skills are a plus, especially ASL and Spanish. It is essential that volunteers be comfortable using public transportation, since it is the easiest way to get around New York City and we feel it helps make each visit to New York City even more like a slice of the daily life of a New Yorker. Time Commitment: Greeters show neighborhoods 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Each greeter must commit to a minimum of one visit per month, usually about 4 hours per visit. Benefits: There is a thrill in making new friends from all over the world . Asa greeter you will be able to show off those neighborhoods you know and love. If you speak a foreign language, here is your chance to practice it with native speakers. You will be able to promote a friendly, inviting and accessible image of New York City.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission: To enhance the worldwide image of New York City and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Activities: Volunteer Greeters share their favorite neighborhoods and sites in New York City with visitors from around the world. Greeters are not tour guides - they are New Yorkers sharing their love for the city. Benefits: Make new friends from all over the world . Show off the neighborhoods you know and love. If you speak a foreign language, here is your chance to practice it with native speakers. You will be able to promote a friendly, inviting and accessible image of New York City. We are seeking volunteers to join our amazing corps of savvy New Yorkers who unveil the magic of our city to visitors. Foreign Language Speakers are currently a high priority for Big Apple Greeter. If you speak a second language we look forward to hearing from you
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission: To enhance the worldwide image of New York City and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Activities: Volunteers walk visitors throughout neighborhoods of New York City that they know well in all five boroughs. Visitors are able to experience the various sights and sounds with the greeter and can get a real taste of New York City and its inhabitants. Many of our greeters are senior citizens who have had long experience of the neighborhoods they show. Visits may include from one to six people. Qualifications: Greeters must enjoy meeting and talking with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. They must be familiar with and upbeat about the neighborhoods that they want to show. Foreign language skills are a plus, especially ASL and Spanish. It is essential that volunteers be comfortable using public transportation since it is the easiest way to get around New York City and we feel it helps make each visit to New York City even more like a slice of the daily life of a New Yorker. While just about anyone who fits the qualifications can be a greeter, this is an ideal activity for senior citizens, retired or otherwise, who are outgoing and enjoy sharing their knowledge of the city with people from other places. Time Commitment: Greeters show New York City 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Each greeter must commit to a minimum of 1-3 visits per month, 4 hours per visit. Benefits: There is a thrill in making new friends from all over the world and sharing the rewards of cross-cultural exchange . If you speak a foreign language, here is your chance to practice it with native speakers. As a greeter you will be able to show off the neighborhoods you know and love while helping to support the local businesses that help make your favorite neighborhoods so wonderful. You will be able to promote a friendly, inviting and accessible image of New York City.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission : Since 1992, Big Apple Greeter has given New Yorkers an opportunity to give back to the city they know and love through its free, New York City welcoming service. Dedicated to showing "New York City through the eyes of a New Yorker," the greeter service connects visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers who proudly show neighborhoods throughout the city. In addition to the volunteer greeters who meet visitors, volunteers also play key roles in the Big Apple Greeter office. Position Summary: Big Apple Greeter is currently seeking a Government Relations Coordinator to work with the Executive Director. This is an executive-level experience for the right individual interested in working in the non-profit world.This person would: · Accompany the executive director to high-level meetings, e.g., with members of the City Council and other City organizations. · Initiate and maintain contact with City government representatives, corporate supporters, and key industry representatives. · Use these activities to advance Big Apple Greeter’s goal of furthering cultural diplomacy and supporting economic development here in New York City. Qualifications: This person should have excellent interpersonal communication skills, as well as writing, editing, online research, office computer, and organizational and analytical skills. Benefits: This is a good opportunity for someone who either has non-profit experience or who would like to learn the workings of a non-profit organization up close. Time Commitment : 8 to 10 hours spread over 2 days; flexible hours; minimum commitment of 6 months.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
