Support Trellis and grow your professional skills while being part of a great nonprofit! This long-term, regularly scheduled volunteer role takes place at our office in Arden Hills, and it is a perfect fit for those who love volunteering consistently and enjoy an early start to the day.
Please note: At this time, we only have our Friday morning shift available.
Volunteer Benefits
- Be a vital team member for a nonprofit that positively impacts the lives of older adults and caregivers.
- Expand your social network and increase your professional development opportunities.
- Complimentary tea and/or coffee while volunteering.
- Receive volunteer mileage reimbursement.
- On slow days, feel free to work on homework or read a book; this opportunity is perfect for students!
Volunteer Role
- Be welcoming. Be the first face visitors see at Trellis. Open the office at 7:30 a.m. and oversee the reception desk.
- Light front desk duties include checking in visitors, answering the phone, and brewing the morning coffee.
Volunteer Requirements
- Basic computer skills. Average computer use includes: typing, navigating a Windows operating system, and using Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
- Basic phone skills. A Front Desk Volunteer is comfortable answering the phone, transferring calls, taking messages, and providing basic information about Trellis.
- Reliable transportation.
- Sensitivity to the needs of older adults, persons with disabilities, and other diverse populations.
- Compliance with agency non-conflict of interest, confidentiality, and other policies, including finishing an online data privacy training course.
Time Investment
Front Desk Volunteers are scheduled Monday – Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. You let us know what day you consistently want to be scheduled for volunteering. We ask all Front Desk Volunteers for a minimum commitment of 2 hours per week and a minimum commitment of one year to the program. Volunteers are responsible for logging their volunteer, educational, and training time in our online portal.
Volunteer Setting
Front Desk Volunteers operate from the Trellis office in Arden Hills. Volunteers work under the direct supervision of Technology and Facilities staff and Volunteer Coordinators.
For More Information:
If you have questions, please contact a volunteer coordinator at volunteer@trellisconnects.org or call 651-917-4637.
