Blindline Seeks Volunteers

Summary:
The New York statewide information/referral service called Blindline is looking to recruit volunteers to become information specialists and researchers.

These positions are generally held by blind and visually impaired individuals. This project provides maximum accessibility for its operators, researchers and administrators. Blindline is a wonderful on the job training opportunity for individuals seeking paid employment in areas such as Switchboard Operator, Front Desk Coordinator, Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Keyers, Telemarketers, Central Office Operators, Dispatcher and Directory Assistance Operators

Duties include:

• Conducting internet research
  
• Data entry
  
• Making cold calls as outreach to organizations and businesses
  
• Providing customer service to callers by responding to their inquiries and locating information on the Blindline database.
  
  

Requirements

• Must type a minimum of 20 words per minute
  
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and adaptive technology (Jaws and/or Zoomtext).
  
• Must possess basic phone skills.
  
  

Please call

Julio C. Perez
Director of Information Services
Blindline
VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired 500 Greenwich Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10013
Voice: (888) 625-1616 Ext. 710

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