Front Desk Greeters - Yorktown Heights

PLEASE NOTE: This volunteer opportunity is not currently available while Guiding Eyes for the Blind is completing construction at its Wellness and Training Center. Express interest below to join a group of interested, reliable volunteers who will be available to begin in mid- to late-November 2026.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is passionate about connecting dogs with people for greater independence and creating life-changing connections between people and dogs.

Front Desk Greeters play an important role in creating a welcoming environment at its Wellness and Training Center. As one of the first points of contact for visitors, volunteers, donors, and community members, Front Desk Greeters help ensure everyone receives a warm welcome while also supporting our staff with a variety of administrative tasks. 

Volunteer Duties

• Answer and route incoming phone calls
• Receive UPS, USPS, FedEx, and other deliveries and notify the appropriate staff members
• Welcome visitors, provide entry through the main gate, check guests in, and notify the appropriate staff member of their arrival
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and other projects as needed
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional, and organized front desk environment

Volunteer Requirements

• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable serving as a welcoming first point of contact
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with donors, volunteers, staff, and members of the public
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively 
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Salesforce, or similar programs is a plus 
• Prior administrative or reception experience is helpful, but not required
• Must be comfortable around large, active dogs 

Time Commitment

• The Wellness and Training Center is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Volunteers may select the day(s) and shift(s) that work best with their availability. Volunteers shifts are:
  • Morning: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Afternoon: 1-5 p.m.
• Front Desk Greeters are asked to commit to at least one year of volunteering in this role in order to provide consistency and to best support the needs of the organization. Volunteers who can make a reliable, ongoing commitment to their scheduled shift are especially appreciated!

Express interest below!