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Volunteer Roles
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ADVOCACY! |
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FUNCTION: Perform any variety of tasks which involve being a voice for choice. This could be as simple as becoming an e-advocate, to a more involved role, depending on your interests, time availability and skills. |
REQUIREMENTS: Passionate and informed about reproductive health care issues....or the desire to be more informed. Specific volunteer role may require additional skills (to be discussed). |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (W. Main St.), Rochester (Univ. Av), Newark, Greece, Canandaigua, Brockport, Batavia, Albion, Syracuse |
TO LEARN MORE: bdefazio@pprsr.org |
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Clerical |
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FUNCTION: Perform various clerical duties for a busy office during day hours. |
REQUIREMENTS: Organizational ability, attention to detail. Proficiency with computer, filing, phone work. |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (Univ. Av), Syracuse |
TO LEARN MORE: kpexton@pprsr.org |
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Clinic "Greeter" |
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FUNCTION: The greeter will welcome clients as they arrive, inquire about the reason for their visit and guide them in the right direction in order to streamline the check-in flow. |
REQUIREMENTS: Positive personality
Excellent communications skills
Keen attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced environment |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (Univ. Av) |
TO LEARN MORE: kpexton@pprsr.org |
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Clinic Assistant |
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FUNCTION: Provides support to clinic location by assisting on activites that help streamline direct care for clients. Tasks include naily clerical and organizing duties along with providing some recovery room assistance. |
REQUIREMENTS: Medical knowledge helpful, legible handwriting, Attention to details and accuracy, understanding of confidentiality and sensitivitym willing to work within a clinical setting |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (Univ. Av) |
TO LEARN MORE: kpexton@pprsr.org |
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Clinic Escorts |
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FUNCTION: Clinic escorts offer patients and visitors support when coming to the clinic in Rochester (only). A friendly face and the distraction of talking to someone while approaching the clinic really helps patients feel comfortable coming to our clinics and minimizes the stress they might feel in response to demonstrator activities. |
REQUIREMENTS: One 2-hour shift on a Saturday morning. Must be prepared to greet during all forms of inclement weather and endure ongoing verbal protestor activity. Attend training and shadowing session. |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (Univ. Av) |
TO LEARN MORE: Health Services |
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Data Entry |
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FUNCTION: Performs clerical function of entering data on a computer for the Resource Development Department. Located in the University Avenue site in Rochester office only. |
REQUIREMENTS: Past experience in completing data entry. Accuracy and attention to detail essential. Able to volunteer during weekday hours. Days of the week flexible. |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (Univ. Av) |
TO LEARN MORE: gmckayle@pprsr.org |
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Finance Volunteer |
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FUNCTION: Volunteer opportunity to assist in updating Excel spreadsheets, basic reconciliations and other basic finance tasks. Must have financial background, attention to detail and accuracy. |
REQUIREMENTS: Accounting backround. Experienced in finance terminology, computer proficiency, data entry. Work day hours at the Rochester site only. |
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LOCATION(S):
Rochester (Univ. Av) |
TO LEARN MORE: ltrotto@pprsr.org |
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Rape Crisis Advocate |
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FUNCTION: Rape Crisis volunteer advocates provide emotional support and information to survivors of sexual assault, significant others, and members of their families. |
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must complete a 32-hour training (training to begin Feb.'08), have reliable transportation and be able to commit to 4 shifts a month. We also ask for a 1-year commitment or more. |
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LOCATION(S):
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans, Wyoming
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TO LEARN MORE: Rape Crisis Services |
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Summer Internships! |
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FUNCTION: We have a variety of student internships available over the summer in our departments. These are curriculum specific and location specific. The following are available this summer: Community Affairs, VOX, Education & Outreach, Human Resources, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications & Clinic Assistant (clerical) |
REQUIREMENTS: Each internship has specific requirements pertinent to the functional area. Skills or educational backround in the relevant academic curriculum is desired. Day hours usually 1-2 days a week would be the schedule. These internships may be available in the following locations: Rochester, Syracuse, Batavia, Greece |
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LOCATION(S):
Syracuse, Rochester (Univ. Av), Greece, Batavia |
TO LEARN MORE: kpexton@pprsr.org |
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