Volunteer Opportunity

1/12/2006

Information and Resource Center Assistant

Project: Resource and Information Center - Computer Laboratory
Organization: Waite House, a Pillsbury United Community
Location: 2529 13th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404

Contact: Lauree Stolarcyzk, 612-721-1681 (stolarczykl@puc-mn.org)

Days & Hours Needed: 1 or 2, depends on schedule 20 - 30, minimum 3 month commitment

Will be working with: Adults Seniors Staff

Language skills for this position: English

Special skills for this position: Technical Skills

Details:
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist a culturally diverse client base in a not-for-profit environment with varying computer literacy skill sets to gain and improve their knowledge or computers, computer systems, Microsoft office products and the Internet.

- Register new clients, tutor new clients(one on one), assist in classroom, and keep track of hours.

Qualifications Needed:

- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Individual should be organized, reliable and work well independently.
- Individual must be comfortable working with a culturally diverse community.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and peripheral(ie. printer, headphones) problems.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, networks, Internet, e-mail and commonly used Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
- Previous experience tutoring, mentoring or teaching would be helpful.
- Bilingual, English Spanish, could be helpful.

Benefits:
- Acquiring skills and experiences working with a culturally diverse community.
- Satisfaction from time well spent serving others and being part of the solution. Pillsbury United Communities, mission is creating choice, change and connection.
- Learn about a non-profit environment.
- Volunteer hours to e used for job reference or to enhance resume
- Volunteer recognition awards after 25, 50 and 100 hours of service

Training Provided & Support Plan:
- Waite House and lab orientation will be provided.
- On site Lab Associate will be on hand to answer questions and guide classroom activities.