Southwest Iowa Technical Assistance Hub - Office Assistant

RSVP Volunteer Office Assistant:  Do you like to communicate with others, share your smile and your helping hands?  Volunteers aged 55 or better are needed to help SWITCH staff streamline their office and provide tours for the public.  If you enjoy people, your skills are needed!

Program description: At SWITCH - Lakin Foundation Training Hub, we specialize in providing space to established educational partners who offer vocational training programs designed to equip individuals in Iowa with the skills necessary for career advancement. There are limited numbers of paid staff and volunteers are being recruited to support them in the office and by giving occasional tours to members of the public. Your help will improve the services provided by SWITCH staff by adding some additional time to their day.    With your help, we can make a positive difference in the Southwest Iowa community.

Duties:

●      Greet the public at the door and by occasional phone call.

●      Copying and filing.

●      Assist SWITCH staff with other office tasks as needed.

●      Provide occasional facility tours.

●      Work cooperatively with the SWITCH Director.

Skills required:

●      Must be 55 years of age or older.

●      Successfully pass a background check.

●      Relate well to staff and the public.

●      Positive attitude.

●      Willingness to help others.

Supervisor:  Volunteers will be supervised by the SWITCH Director.

Amount of Time:   10 hours weekly that can be broken into 2-hour daily shifts or as needed.  This can be flexible to meet volunteers’ schedules.    

Time of Day:  Between 8-4:30, Monday through Friday.

Benefits:

●        Opportunity to be a part of the SWITCH program.

●        Help SWITCH to provide needed community services.

●        Develop lasting relationships with other SWITCH staff and volunteers.

●        Supplemental life and accident insurance while volunteering (see brochure).