RIS Receptionist & Admin Support - Portland

Related Program: Refugee & Immigration Services

80 Sherman Street
Portland, Maine

Portland, ME

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals

Position description: The volunteer serving as the Refugee & Immigration Services (RIS) Receptionist & Admin support will support the front desk of the Sherman Street office. Welcome and direct clients who visit or call the RIS office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Greet and interact with clients of RIS
• Assist clients in arranging appointments and meetings with RIS staff
• Assist with copying, shredding, mailing, etc.
• Organize the lobby area

Impact of opportunity: The RIS Receptionist & Admin Support will create a welcoming environment for refugee and asylee clients and support our mission to provide quality service to them.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Experience and/or interest in working with diverse populations and a multicultural staff (Must be comfortable in interacting with staff and clients of all nationalities)
• High School diploma
• Computer skills
• Conversational English
• Knowledge of foreign language preferred
• Knowledge of community resources preferred

Training Offered: Catholic Charities Maine Volunteer Orientation & Introduction to RIS and the Receptionist & Office Manager Volunteer position

Time Commitment/Schedule: Mondays and Fridays, but ~16-20 hours per week for a one year commitment 

Benefits:

• Gain valuable office experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, multicultural environment
• Interact with diverse populations
• Become a part of the community of staff and volunteers at RIS
• Help New Mainers to fulfill their “American Dream”

Program Contact: If interested, you may also contact our Volunteer Services , at 207 523-1152, or [email protected] or Tracy Moore, program manager - at [email protected] 

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