Volunteers for this position will assist in answering multi-line phones, transferring calls and greeting visitors.  Additional responsibilities may include: data entry, correspondence and other administrative duties based on a volunteer’s skill set.  Must be professional, confidential, reliable, and possess excellent customer service skills.

Location:  Volunteers will be located at Shoreline Fire Department Headquarters Station 61, located at 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington  98133.

Hours:  Reception Office Hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The Volunteer pool may be utilized for on-call and pre-planned situations.  Hours vary and are flexible within the work day.

This is a great community service opportunity for college students who would like to gain more experience and retirees or others who would like the opportunity to interact with the general public in an office setting.

Interested?  Please mail a short letter of interest which includes your interests, skills and availability to:

Joyce Brown, Admin. Director
            Shoreline Fire Department
            17525 Aurora Avenue North
            Shoreline, Washington  98133
            Re:  Volunteer Receptionist

Individuals expressing an interest in participating in our voluntary pool program will be asked to complete an application.  The Department will be selecting 5-6 individuals for the pool.  Letters of interest from individuals not selected will be maintained on file to fill vacancies in the pool as they occur.

Once established, pool volunteers will be contacted as opportunities arise for you to volunteer your time.

Note: Depending on the duties performed, volunteer may be required to submit to a background check.  EOE