L.A. Works

Quick Overview: The volunteer will be working with The RSVP Team at LA Works to set up and administer a new Telecare program for isolated seniors around Los Angeles.

Organization Name and Website: The RSVP Program at LA Works https://www.laworks.com/rsvp

Mission or Broader Program Description: Our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers volunteer opportunities uniquely designed to tap into the experience, skills, and wisdom that those age 55 and over bring.

Description:  This volunteer will be working with staff to create the standard operating procedures for a brand new telecare program and to set up and oversee the management of the program's procedures.  Procedures will include recruiting, matching callers with call recipients, and tracking volunteer hours on a weekly basis.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Creating, organizing and managing the matching of volunteer callers to call recipients.
• Creating, organizing and managing the tracking of volunteer hours.  
• Organizing paper and electronic files
• Data entry
• Create calendars, forms, and other necessary materials
• Internet Research
• Other organizational duties as required
• Good communication and writing skills
• Exudes an outgoing and pleasant attitude
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Reliable "team player"
• Confident self-starter
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability and willingness to learn on the job
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/Excel

• Volunteers must be comfortable with using a computer and internet to accomplish clerical work. 

 Time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per week for 4 to 6 months.