Volunteer Opportunity

1/12/2006

Bilingual Information and Resource Center Assistant

Project: Information and Resource Center - Adult Lab
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 to 2, optional schedule 20-30

Will be working with: Adults Seniors Staff

Language skills for this position: English Spanish

Special skills for this position: Technical Skills

Details:
Purpose: To tutor adults on basic computer skills in a not-for-profit open lab and assist in a classroom setting.

Major Responsibly:
•Assist a culturally diverse client base with varying computer literacy skill sets to gain and improve their knowledge of 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 peripherals (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 Available to Volunteer:
•Acquiring skills and experiences working with a culturally diverse community
•Satisfaction from time well spent serving others and being part of the solution
•Volunteer hours to be used for job reference or to enhance resumes
•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.