Purpose:
The role of an administrative volunteer is serving as an ambassador of the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging and the Senior LinkAge Line and providing general administrative tasks that support the organization in assisting older adults to thrive.
Tasks May Include:
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Assist with photocopying projects.
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Assemble materials for presentations, events and/or mailings.
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Organize and maintain supply closet inventory.
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Perform proofreading, note taking and/or data entry.
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Communicate supply shortages or needs to staff.
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Complete and submit volunteer time/expense form and other forms as indicated.
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Other duties as assigned.
Time Commitment:
Level of commitment is centered on volunteer’s availability and task interests/preferences. Some tasks may be performed occasionally or on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications:
- Maintain effective listening and communication with staff.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Willingness to learn and utilize office technology like Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, TEAMS, and web-based programs.
- Able to work as a member of a team, as well as independently
- Able to accept and follow directions
- Able to lift up to 10 lbs. (or ask for assistance)
- Sensitivity to working with older adults, people with disabilities and diverse populations
- Self-motivation, initiative, dependability, flexibility, attention to detail, and sound judgement when making decision or seeking input and direction.
Benefits:
Help Minnesotans get connected to the services they need. Work with staff and other committed individuals. Develop new skills through ongoing training. Mileage and expense reimbursement.
Location:
- Volunteers are need in all counties of southwest Minnesota.
- Work is performed in an office environment or home office environment if incumbent lives forty miles or more from the MNRAAA office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Physical & Mental Demands:
While performing tasks as a volunteer, it may be required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The volunteer is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The volunteer must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files, supplies, or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Staff Contact:
Emily Ebel, Information & Assistance Outreach Supervisor & Volunteer Coordinator at eebel@mnraaa.org or
1-800-333-2433 ext. 82051
