Name of community agency/organization:
Brampton Neighborhood Resource Centre
"We are working towards enriching the quality of community life in the city of Brampton, as it is experienced by individuals and families in a culturally diverse community. BNRC operates through the utilization of strong, proactive locally-based community support systems, leadership, programs and the provision of settlement services for newcomers to Canada."
Position title:
Administrative Volunteer
Description of community agency/organization: BNRC provides programs and services for community seniors, parents and children, young moms, newcomers to Canada and preschoolers.
What you will do: The qualified candidates will perform a variety of reception duties including answering phones, faxing, photocopying, internet searches, and occasional communications to various agencies.
Skills required:
- good people skills
- clear and effective communication skills
- ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- organized
- enthusiastic
- dedicated
- maturity to deal with confidential information
Skills you will learn:
- office skills
- working with the Internet
- experience dealing with the general public
- working with a community organization
Length of time required: Weekdays during normal office hours, three to four hours per week for six months.
Location: 50 Kennedy (at Queen) and 168 Kennedy (at Steeles) in Brampton
Contact person: Soo Yee Wong
How to get involved/How to apply: Call 905-452-1262 and leave a message or email info@bnrc.org
For more information, visit www.bnrc.org
The Peel board has reviewed this volunteer posting to make sure it meets the criteria for the community involvement requirement. However, this posting is provided as a service to students-it is not intended to be an endorsement by the Peel District School Board of any specific organization or program.
