Front desk volunteers keep the BARN running smoothly by keeping it clean, responding to patrons’ needs, and upholding the mission of the BARN. Front desk volunteers also provide peer support to anyone who enters the BARN in need, whether they are a long-time patron or visiting for the first time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet anyone who walks into the BARN
- Provide peer support and information to all patrons as needed
- Answer the phone and record and deliver messages
- Write receipts for rent and other payments
- Sell concessions, handle money, and accurately keep an updated total of the cash box
- Maintain the cleanliness of the BARN: clean bathrooms, vacuum carpets, sweep and
- Mop tile, wipe down tables before and between meetings, and other tasks as needed
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Please feel free to e-mail us directly for more information or simply come to one of our monthly volunteer orientations! We hold Volunteer Orientation the last Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00pm.
This is a monthly orientation held for people that are seeking a volunteer position at BARN. It is open to everybody. We have positions ranging from front desk volunteers, special event volunteers, and varying committee positions. Come to the orientation to learn more about how to get involved at BARN!
At the orientation we will:
- Discuss different volunteer positions
- Go over expectations
- Review the BARN’s Policy Manual
- Discuss different scenarios volunteers may run into
- Review training opportunities
- Fill out applications
After the orientation, we will discuss next steps for those who are interested in moving forward with a volunteer position!
