Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of Now-Forward. We can always use more, and we make it easy to get started.

Our Ongoing Needs

Volunteer Receptionist (Client Services Support)

We are seeking a friendly, organized Volunteer Receptionist to serve as a welcoming first point of contact for clients and callers. In this role, you will answer incoming calls, greet clients at the front window, direct clients to the appropriate department or next step, and assist with basic office support tasks.

Volunteer Greeter (Client Direction & Welcome)

We are seeking a warm, approachable Volunteer Greeter to welcome clients as they enter the building and help them find the correct department or service. In this role, you will provide clear direction, answer basic questions, and explain what may be required for clients to obtain a particular service.

Data Entry & Application Processing Specialist (Salesforce)

We are seeking a meticulous, detail-oriented Data Entry & Application Processing Specialist to manage the accurate integration of incoming automated application data into our Salesforce system. In this role, you will compare submitted digital applications against existing database records to ensure clean data integrity, eliminate duplicates, and resolve discrepancies.

Volunteer Interviewer (Financial Assistance Screening)

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable Volunteer Interviewer to conduct phone interviews with clients requesting financial assistance for rent and utilities. In this role, you will ask clear questions, listen carefully, and gather the information needed to help determine whether the client’s situation may be an appropriate case for assistance.

Clothes Closet Volunteer

We are seeking a welcoming, dependable Clothes Closet Volunteer to assist clients as they receive clothing and to help keep the clothing area organized. In this role, you will greet clients, sort donations, hang and fold clothing, and help ensure clients receive the allotted number of items.
So many more opportunities exist!
Contact Lisa Wall at lwall or 214.358-8762.
I’d like to Volunteer!
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