Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer: Volunteer Computer Lab Assistant

The River Oaks Job Connection Center is in need of a volunteer(s) to help clients with use of technology in the computer lab. The ideal candidate would be able to teach basic technology classes with provided curriculum, help with job searches, filling out online applications and overall monitoring of the lab.

Hours: 10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday. Other times may also be considered.

Volunteer Summary: 

The Computer Lab Assistant will help train and prepare clients of Goodwill Houston’s programs and services for job search and employment by maintaining the operation of the computer lab, instructing clients in the use of computer lab technology and software applications, and by monitoring client activities in the job connection computer lab.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Helps coordinate computer lab operations and activities. Instructs clients in computer lab technology and software applications (e.g. answers questions, keyboarding, Internet, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of lab operations. Assists clients with resume preparation, job searches and other computer based activities for purposes of job search and development. Monitors lab activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning. Maintains computer lab and classroom equipment (e.g. dusting, cleaning keyboards, etc.) to ensure availability of equipment in safe operating condition.

  Minimum Qualifications:  

Strong PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and cultures Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong verbal and written communication skills; multilingual abilities (strongly preferred)

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

Agency: Goodwill Houston

The River Oaks Job Connection Center is in need of a volunteer(s) to help clients with use of technology in the computer lab. The ideal candidate would be able to teach basic technology classes with provided curriculum, help with job searches, filling out online applications and overall monitoring of the lab.

Hours: 10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday. Other times may also be considered.

Volunteer Summary: 

The Computer Lab Assistant will help train and prepare clients of Goodwill Houston’s programs and services for job search and employment by maintaining the operation of the computer lab, instructing clients in the use of computer lab technology and software applications, and by monitoring client activities in the job connection computer lab.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Helps coordinate computer lab operations and activities. Instructs clients in computer lab technology and software applications (e.g. answers questions, keyboarding, Internet, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of lab operations. Assists clients with resume preparation, job searches and other computer based activities for purposes of job search and development. Monitors lab activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning. Maintains computer lab and classroom equipment (e.g. dusting, cleaning keyboards, etc.) to ensure availability of equipment in safe operating condition.

  Minimum Qualifications:  

Strong PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and cultures Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong verbal and written communication skills; multilingual abilities (strongly preferred)

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77098

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Clerk/ Scanner Volunteer

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) data entry work.
Work involves entering data and maintaining files and documentation.
Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Performs data entry and verification of data files. Purging outdated documents using agency guidelines. Code, redact, copy, file, and create new facility file folders. Verify entity information in Central Registry. Scan and index documents. Post and Modifies forms and records. Maintain office schedules and appointments. Preforms receptionist duties as needed. Process confidential information Able to effectively sort and file alphabetically and numerically. Performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in data entry work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of data entry equipment and office practices and procedures. Ability to detect and resolve error conditions, to select and transcribe data, and to communicate effectively.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) data entry work.
Work involves entering data and maintaining files and documentation.
Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Performs data entry and verification of data files. Purging outdated documents using agency guidelines. Code, redact, copy, file, and create new facility file folders. Verify entity information in Central Registry. Scan and index documents. Post and Modifies forms and records. Maintain office schedules and appointments. Preforms receptionist duties as needed. Process confidential information Able to effectively sort and file alphabetically and numerically. Performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in data entry work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of data entry equipment and office practices and procedures. Ability to detect and resolve error conditions, to select and transcribe data, and to communicate effectively.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Opportunities at Goodwill Houston- Volunteer Roles (copy)

Pulling Position:

Sales floor- removing clothes from the racks that did not sell the prior week or as directed by management Inventory items per z-rack pulled from the sales floor Placing clothing on the baler

Housekeeping:

Cleaning unattended areas, restrooms and windows Organizing racks Removing stickers off the floor Trash & dumpster clean up (volunteers cannot operate the crusher or compactor)

Line-Boosting: (especially during busy hours)  

Assisting customers with removing hangers from clothing while waiting in line

Bagger & Cashier Assistant (cashier is always present):

Removing hangers from the clothes Folding purchase items and placing them in shopping bags Putting items in shopping bag or box Wrapping items (as needed)

Assistant to Pricer:

Removing items from the duros Polishing furniture Assisting with testing & cleaning electronics

Assistant to DA:

Sorting items received from Donors (volunteers do not engage with customers)

Soft line:

Cutting price tags Hanging clothes

Re-Organizing store:

Making sure that electronics & furniture have rubber bands (price) Topper maintenance, cleaning & reorganizing merchandise Making sure items are at designated place

Example: lamps with lamps, radio with radios, etc.

Floor check- making sure no items are on the floor that could cause an accident Shoe pair; finding shoe pairs and placing them together with a rubber band Arranging furniture

Fitting-room assistant:                                                                                                       

Making sure dressing rooms remain clean and clothing is re-hung

Re-Organizing Racks Sale floor position:

Organizing clothes by their colors Hanger hunting- taking empty hangers from racks

 Sorting:   

Organizing clothing according to gender, age & size

Baler:

Place clothes on operator to make a bale (Volunteers are not allowed to press the “START” button

Book Scanner:

Scanning books by categories Placing books on sales-floor

Greeters: 

Greeting customers with a high value of customer service

Door Greeters/Monitors:*  

Monitors the number of customers entering and exiting the store to maintain occupancy count in compliance with safety guidance

Pre-Sorters:*

Performs a quick sort of hard and soft donations to pull out items that do not meet quality standards

General Sanitizer/Cleaning Crew Member:*

Sanitize shopping carts, baskets, door handles and cash register areas and other high-touch items throughout the day

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Pulling Position:

Sales floor- removing clothes from the racks that did not sell the prior week or as directed by management Inventory items per z-rack pulled from the sales floor Placing clothing on the baler

Housekeeping:

Cleaning unattended areas, restrooms and windows Organizing racks Removing stickers off the floor Trash & dumpster clean up (volunteers cannot operate the crusher or compactor)

Line-Boosting: (especially during busy hours)  

Assisting customers with removing hangers from clothing while waiting in line

Bagger & Cashier Assistant (cashier is always present):

Removing hangers from the clothes Folding purchase items and placing them in shopping bags Putting items in shopping bag or box Wrapping items (as needed)

Assistant to Pricer:

Removing items from the duros Polishing furniture Assisting with testing & cleaning electronics

Assistant to DA:

Sorting items received from Donors (volunteers do not engage with customers)

Soft line:

Cutting price tags Hanging clothes

Re-Organizing store:

Making sure that electronics & furniture have rubber bands (price) Topper maintenance, cleaning & reorganizing merchandise Making sure items are at designated place

Example: lamps with lamps, radio with radios, etc.

Floor check- making sure no items are on the floor that could cause an accident Shoe pair; finding shoe pairs and placing them together with a rubber band Arranging furniture

Fitting-room assistant:                                                                                                       

Making sure dressing rooms remain clean and clothing is re-hung

Re-Organizing Racks Sale floor position:

Organizing clothes by their colors Hanger hunting- taking empty hangers from racks

 Sorting:   

Organizing clothing according to gender, age & size

Baler:

Place clothes on operator to make a bale (Volunteers are not allowed to press the “START” button

Book Scanner:

Scanning books by categories Placing books on sales-floor

Greeters: 

Greeting customers with a high value of customer service

Door Greeters/Monitors:*  

Monitors the number of customers entering and exiting the store to maintain occupancy count in compliance with safety guidance

Pre-Sorters:*

Performs a quick sort of hard and soft donations to pull out items that do not meet quality standards

General Sanitizer/Cleaning Crew Member:*

Sanitize shopping carts, baskets, door handles and cash register areas and other high-touch items throughout the day

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Court Ordered Application

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.
If completing court mandated community service, please be sure to have all documentation ready. 

Agency: Goodwill Houston

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.
If completing court mandated community service, please be sure to have all documentation ready. 

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Opportunities at Goodwill Houston - Court Ordered Application

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.
If completing court mandated community service, please be sure to have all documentation ready. 

Agency: Goodwill Houston

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.
If completing court mandated community service, please be sure to have all documentation ready. 

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Opportunities at Goodwill Houston - Regular Volunteer Application

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Opportunities at Goodwill Houston - Group Volunteer

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: Teams only

Volunteer: Opportunities at Goodwill Houston - Court Ordered Application

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.
If completing court mandated community service, please be sure to have all documentation ready. 

Agency: Goodwill Houston

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.
If completing court mandated community service, please be sure to have all documentation ready. 

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Opportunities at Goodwill Houston - Regular Volunteer Application

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

We need volunteers like you to help Goodwill Houston change lives! Through our volunteer program, we offer fun, hands-on opportunities to get you involved and help us make a meaningful impact in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Goodwill Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77055

Allow Groups: No