Volunteer Coordinator

1 month ago

Cartersville, United States Advocates for Children Full time

JOB TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator

EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director

Job Summary: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing internships and engaging prospective volunteers in the community by administering all aspects of the organization’s volunteer program to support Advocates for Children’s program and mission. The primary duty of the Volunteer Coordinator is the recruitment, training, oversight, and retention of volunteers. This position will work closely with Human Resources, Program Managers, and the Development department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates passion for the mission of Advocates for Children and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives through active participation in related programs, training, and advocacy efforts Recruits, interviews, screens, trains, and assigns volunteer staff to Advocates various departments Identify, plan, coordinate and attend outreach events for the program (i.e., community events, fairs, churches and civic group speaking engagements, etc.) to engage and educate prospective volunteers on the mission and services Advocates for Children provides Conducts follow-up on volunteer leads and communicates with all programs of the organization to identify available opportunities and needs for volunteers Lead volunteer orientation and training sessions Gathers information about each volunteer’s skills, availability, and goals; matches volunteers with appropriate opportunities based on this data Regularly communicates with volunteers to ensure placement is a good fit for individual’s skills and goals Maintains files, records, applications, and other data concerning volunteers, interns, and personnel Ensure volunteer files are complete and updated with appropriate background checks to follow state and national as required and regulated by each program standards and federal law Drafts, maintains, and publishes guidelines, best practices, and procedures for volunteer program. Prepare reports on volunteer statistics and recruitment efforts Coordinates volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities Maintains volunteer opportunity announcements and events calendar listing all open volunteer opportunities for both projects and on-going needs Demonstrate a commitment to PQI and attend meetings as required Occasionally required to work some evenings and weekends Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required with a minimum of two years of related experience, preferably in recruitment and volunteer services. Human Resources degree preferred Must complete CASA Training for the Facilitator training Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and encourage others Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Advocates standards Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor with both team members and clients Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding volunteers and clients Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

COMPETENCIES:

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally required to stand Occasionally required to walk Frequently required to sit Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Continually required to talk or hear Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus Frequently required to drive a personal vehicle

 

Advocates for Children is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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