Volunteer General Office Receptionist

Volunteer Opportunity

Organizational

Description:

We are a self-help organization whose purpose is to help others to help themselves through peer support, support groups, education and advocacy by empowering people to develop and manage mental wellness.

Volunteer Opportunity

• Answer our general phone line and work in office with staff and other volunteers.
• Greeting people at the front door.
• Guiding people to staff and volunteers.
• Handing out information on Mood Disorders.
• Answer general inquiries.
• General filing, faxing, shredding, etc.
• Water plants.
• Research when requested.
• Various other miscellaneous duties.

• Customer service and good communication skills.
• Beginner office skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet.
• Comfortable with answering phones and transferring lines.
• Basic knowledge of mood disorders and/or lived experience.
• Lived experience with mental health is also an asset.

• Business, reception, general office duties.
• Peer Support.
• Mental Health Support.
• Problem-solving.
• Judgment, situational awareness.

18-30, 31-54, 55+

Evening. Shifts are Monday to Friday for 4 hour durations in the day. Can work as few as one shift per week. 9am to 1pm.

Winnipeg – Downtown

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit. Uses a mobility device.

• A letter of reference
• Bus tickets
• Certificate of recognition
• Evaluation
• Supervision
• Training/Orientation