Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer needed to work with older adults in the Information & Referral Office, commonly known the Resource Office. Responsibilities for this position include: Answering telephones, Respond to questions about Services in Marin County, Computer work-Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Scheduling appointments and Assisting with special projects related to administrative operations, as needed. We are a primary resource for the older adult community to provide referral information on topics such as housing, home health care, and aging related issues.

Training is provided. Experience with MS Office and Email is a must. Access Preferable but will train. The Info & Referral Office is open Mon-Fri. Requires a 3-4 hour shift once per week.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Whistlestop

Volunteers will work with the following groups Low-income / Poverty Older Adults (55+) Men Women Minorities This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Death and Dying Health Disabilities Housing Education & Technology Nonprofit Organization Elder Abuse Public Assistance We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy General Office / Admin Computer / Internet Services Public Relations / Outreach Counseling / Information Support

Contact Person: Debbie Benedetti, Activity & Resource Center Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

930 Tamalpais Ave San Rafael, CA 94901 (See a map)

Directions:

From Hwy 101, take Central San Rafael, we are located between 3rd and 4th Street next to the 101 Highway and the old railroad tracks.   Nearest Bus Stop: Central San Rafael, 1 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Bel Marin Keyes Belvedere Corte Madera Fairfax Greenbrae Larkspur Marinwood Mill Valley Mission Rafael Richmond Ross San Anselmo San Quentin San Rafael
Counties:		Marin

5 Overall Experience   
Caring Community- I got more than I gave to Whistlestop

Serving lunch to the older adult population. This has been an extremely rewarding experience with the friendly staff and clients. posted on September 15, 2009