The IHSS Public Authority needs volunteers for general office support and to help coordinate caregiver/consumer training classes and events. Volunteer responsibilities may include:

• Answering a phone line dedicated to providing information about educational opportunities.
• Registering IHSS caregivers and consumers for training classes.
• Assisting staff with collecting information about training classes.
• Mailing reminder cards to participants of upcoming training classes.
• Making reminder calls to the participants of training classes.
• Attending classes to assist with participant check-in and to act as greeter.
• Stuffing envelopes with flyers announcing future training classes.
• Making photocopies and collate training materials for packets.
• Verifying reference information of caregiver applicants.
• And much, much more; the variety is excellent!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work in a positive and professional manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• An open and non-judgmental attitude towards people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers, with background in Microsoft Office, is helpful but not necessary.
• Be available to work during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening hours when classes are offered after 5:00 p.m.

For further information about volunteering or to schedule an interview, please contact the Public Authority at IHSS-PA-Education@saccounty.net. 

Or, you may mail or fax your resume to:

Fax: 875-0946