Job Title:Senior Nutrition Center Check-In Helper

Reports To: Deborah Reynolds

Schedule:Monday thru Friday 9:45am-12:45PM / (Need 2 volunteers per day)

Position Overview:The Senior Center Check-In Helper is responsible for welcoming and assisting seniors as they arrive at the center. This role is essential for creating a friendly atmosphere and ensuring smooth operations during check-in. There's opportunity to help decorate center w/monthly theme, serve meals, or other tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting the senior community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcoming Participants:

  • Greet seniors warmly as they arrive, ensuring they feel valued and comfortable.

  • Be flexible in your interactions with people from various backgrounds.

  • Assist seniors with any questions or concerns about activities and services offered at the center.

• Check-In Process:Proficient in the use of standard office technology, including MacBooks, iPads, and scanners.

  • Manage the check-in process efficiently, ensuring all participants are accounted for.

  • Maintain accurate attendance records and assist with any necessary paperwork.

• Assistance and Support:

  • Aid seniors as needed, including helping with mobility aids or directing them to various activities.

  • Ensure a safe environment by watching for spills and providing support to seniors as needed.

  • Monitor the waiting area to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.

  • Clean the tables and stack the chairs when service is finished.

• Communication:

  • Share information about upcoming events, classes, and resources available at the center.

  • Collaborate with staff to relay important updates or changes to the schedule.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Patience and empathy for working with underprivileged seniors.

• Basic computer skills for record-keeping

• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese or Mandarin a plus.

Working Conditions

May be required to sit or stand for extended period of time, up to 3 hours.

Physical tasks may include lifting up to 8 pounds and bending.

Please be aware this role requires indoor activity and is working with seniors (55+ years old)

Appropriate Attire: Please wear closed-toe shoes (not sandals, heels, flipflops). Shirts should be short or long-sleeved (no spaghetti straps, strapless, sleeveless, mid-riff showing or tank top types). Shorts/dresses/skirts should be longer in length, appropriate for comfortably bending and reaching items.

Required:

• Age Requirements: 18 or older. You must be confirmed to participate. No walk-ins.

• Sign up to volunteer through this site.

• Connect with volunteer coordinator to discuss interest & next steps in onboarding process.

• Volunteers interested in committing over 40 hours a year must complete a Background Check to serve. No Exceptions.

• ID Required to confirm identification when completing onboarding volunteer paperwork.

If you have any question related to this role, feel free to reach out to Estefani Gomez Pacheco, The Salvation Army Volunteer & Protecting The Mission Coordinator at [email protected] or (408)282-1165 Extension 3218

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