Provide administrative support to a program that ensures secure, confidential housing for families who’ve survived domestic violence and are moving out of homelessnes.
About Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing
Broadview provides secure, confidential housing for parents with kids who’ve survived domestic violence (DV) and are moving out of homelessness. Using a trauma-informed care model, we help families address the issues that led to their housing loss, develop a strong community support system, and find and secure permanent housing. Volunteers play an important role at Broadview!
Broadview Office & Finance Support Volunteer
The Broadview Office & Finance Support Volunteer(s) will support the administrative coordinator, finance team, and other staff. Duties include:
- Gather information and data from resident files for data entry, such as intake and exit dates, referrals etc.
- Enter data into databases used to monitor client services.
- Track food and gas gift card distribution to residents.
- Assist in pulling reports.
- Assist in filling out internal financial forms.
- Coordinate substitute staff schedules.
- Occasional front desk support.
- Other administrative tasks as needed.
Time Commitment
Volunteers should be able to commit at least one year to this position. They will volunteer 3-5 hours per week in person at Broadview. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Qualifications
- Able to make a one-year commitment to this position preferred. Three months is the minimum comittment.
- Experience with data entry and administrative support.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and willingness to maintain data integrity.
- Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and ages.
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BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of poverty are strongly encouraged to apply. This opportunity also qualifies as an RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) activity.
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Volunteers play a critical role in helping us meet basic needs, nurture success, and promote change – so everyone in our community can achieve their full potential.