The Vancouver Community Network owns and operates a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial computer utility in the Lower Mainland of B.C. which provides a public space on the internet.
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
Data Entry Clerk�
Objective: �� To maintain VCN�s contact and other databases
Training/Support to be provided by: � Office Co-ordinator
Duties:
- Ensure contact records are up-to-date, accurate and complete
- Research online and print directories for community groups in need of VCN services
- Strong and accurate data entry and keyboarding skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to search the World Wide Web for online community information
- Knowledge of VCN and non-profit organizations
- Ability to meet the time commitment outlined below
Time Commitment Required:
- At least 3 months
- 4 hours per week, from 8:30 � 12:30 or 12:30 � 4:30
- Additional time to attend orientation, training and meetings and read online information
Location: VCN office, 411 Dunsmuir Street
Benefits:
- a great chance to meet people, help people access the Internet, and work with other volunteers and develop skills in a non-profit setting;
- free VCN account -- unlimited access following one month completion;
- letters of reference following 3 months of 4-hour weekly shifts
Want more information?
(Note that the Volunteer Information Sessions previously offered to all prospective volunteers are no longer being held, so be as detailed as you can in your application form: the more accurate the information provided, the better job we can do in finding a good match between volunteers and available positions.)