Red Cross Seeking Friendly Volunteers for Front Desk Reception Support
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Portland, OR
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
3131 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227
About this Opportunity
Do you enjoy helping people? Are you a natural multi-tasker? If so, the Red Cross would love to have your support as a Front Desk Reception Volunteer. Our Front Desk Reception Volunteer will help guide all visitors to our facility and provide support to our Administrative Staff. This opportunity will take place at our Portland Office (3131 N. Vancouver Ave). Each day our office has numerous visitors and community partners coming to donate blood, volunteer, take CPR classes, and attend meetings. Our Front Desk volunteer will ensure everyone is greeted and guided to their destination, ensuring all guests have a warm and supportive experience. Additional support duties will include issuing access badges, mailing projects, and receiving phone inquiries.
General Duties: -Receive phone calls and refers them to the proper department. -Take and transcribe messages. -Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate location. -Provide general information about Red Cross programs. -Assist with opening and closing procedures. -Provide event support when needed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Teams).
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Comfort with phone and computer usage.
Time Commitment:
- General Availability during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). - We ask to provide at least one shift per week, at around 4 hours per shift.
To learn more, you can contact [email protected] or call 503-528-5624.
Features
- Accessible
- Indoor Activity
Skills/Interests
- Public Speaking
- Spanish Speakers
Issue area
- Community Strengthening
- Disaster Response & Recovery
- Public Safety
- Veterans & Military Families
Contact Information
- Sam Haffey
- [email protected]
