Dear Prospective
Information Specialist,
Thank you for your
interest in volunteering. An Information
Specialist for the
Please read the information
and forms in this packet to help you decide if becoming an Information
Specialist is right for you. We don’t
want you to be “just a volunteer.”
Our Information Specialists play an important role in the success of the
To start the process,
complete the application materials and either mail,
fax 491-3583 or drop them by our office at
If you have any other
questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 491-3583.
Sincerely,
Heather A. Clark
Manager
Enclosures
Purpose: To
process the visitor information that is provided to the State of Colorado
Welcome Center and to keep the brochures in stock for the
use of the traveling public.
Benefits
to the Volunteer: Satisfaction
from assisting visitors; meeting people from different states, countries, and
cultures; learning about area and state attractions; gaining new skills; and
having fun.
Responsibilities: To count
and note all incoming and outgoing brochures or informational material. To
learn the brochure handling procedures and to aid the Travel Counselors on duty
in meeting the customers need. To restock the brochure racks and shelves, as
needed. To continue ongoing education and staff development through training
sessions, staff meetings, familiarization trips and independent learning. To
fulfill shift duties and responsibilities while maintaining the integrity of
the
Resources
and Support Available:
Information Specialists will be provided training, shirt, nametag (upon thirty
hours of volunteering), and a safe working environment. The program will provide access to brochures,
maps, reference materials, and audio-visual materials specific to the area and
Qualifications: An
Information Specialist should be self confident, outgoing, and have good
customer service and communication skills in order to provide information in an
easily understood and helpful manner.
Basic experience and knowledge about the area and
If
you are unable to fulfill these duties, please see Heather about our other
volunteer opportunities.
Advancement:
Reviews will occur every six
months. Upon request, an Information Specialist, who would like to advance to a
Travel Counselor, will be reviewed every six months. If an Information
Specialist displays a solid knowledge of the state of
Time
Required: There is no time required for an Information
Specialist. However, management requests that each volunteer calls ahead or
signs up on the monthly volunteer schedule sheet to aid in keeping track of
volunteer hours earned and expected dates of service.
Expected
Results from this Position:
Inventory control, correctly informed travelers, positive feedback from
visitors, and return visits.
Contact
Person:
Phone: 970-491-3583
E-mail: [email protected]
NAME ______________________________________________
Days available:
(If more than one, please indicate your preference
if any).
MON ____ TUE ____ WED ____ THU ____ FRI ____ SAT____ SUN____
Times available:
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have your own
transportation? Yes ____
No ____
Do you speak any
other language besides English? Yes ____
No ____
If yes, what
language/s:
_________________________________________________________
How familiar are you
with things to do and see in the
Very familiar ____ Somewhat familiar ______ Vaguely familiar ____
How familiar are you
with things to do and see in
Very familiar ____ Somewhat familiar
______ Vaguely familiar ____
Special knowledge
and skills:
____History of the area ____Computer ____Map reading
____Customer service ____First
Aid/CPR ____Travel routing
____Others, please list:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Additional on-going training
and staff meetings will be required of Volunteers.
Please check those
days and times that you most likely would be available/would prefer:
MON ____ TUE ____ WED ____ THU ____ FRI ____ SAT____ SUN____
Mornings ____ Afternoons
____ Evenings
____
Why are you
interested in volunteering at the
___________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear
about this volunteer opportunity?
_____________________________________
Name
__________________________________________________ Birthdate
___________________
E-Mail Address:
_________________________________________ Soc Sec #__________________
Address/City/ZIP
_________________________________________________________________
How long have you lived
at this address? _________________
Day phone: __________________________ Evening phone:
____________________________
Are you employed? Yes ____
No ____ If
yes, name of employer:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Personal references Address Phone
_________________________________ ___________________________________ __________
_________________________________ __________________________________ __________
Have you used any names
or Social Security numbers within the past 7 years other than those given
above? If so, please list (include
nicknames, ex. Susie for Susan):
___________________________________________________________________________________
Have you been convicted
of a crime in the past 7 years? If so,
please describe below.
Incident
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any current
or past volunteer positions you have held:
Date Agency Job
Title/Duties
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that a
criminal history and reference check will be made in order to ensure a safe
working environment and I affirm that the above information is true and correct
and that I have not knowingly provided false or misleading information.
Signed
________________________________________________ Date __________________