GENERAL FUNCTION

Recruits and identifies prospective YMCA volunteers, aids in placement within YMCA programs and develops ongoing supports and relationship with volunteers and program staff. Assists in the planning and coordination of community-based volunteer events.

Optimally looking for a six month commitment.

KNOW-HOW
Primary responsibilities include preparation of position descriptions for volunteers within the YMCA. Familiarity with YMCA programs and offerings, history and volunteer potential are an advantage.

Work is performed under direction of the Sr. Director of Total Health with the majority of work performed independently.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

1. Position descriptions from Department Leadership: Identify prospective volunteer opportunities within the YMCA and generate formal descriptions to use for recruitment.
   
   
2. Recruitment: Place volunteer descriptions on a variety of volunteer websites and other community based recruitment locations. Position may also include attendance at various volunteer fairs and recruitment events.
   
   
3. Maintain Volunteer Forms: Ensure masters and copies of all forms are accessible to staff who are engaging volunteers (applications, reference check forms, Safety Orientation, Statement for Prevention of Child Abuse, ACAD, WSP, DSHS, sign-in sheets, tracking sheets, etc.)

1. Hiring and Screen Potential Volunteers: Meet with volunteers to complete necessary paperwork.

1. Maintain Volunteer Opportunities: Maintain an updated listing of all volunteer opportunities for the branch.

1. Staff Meeting Resource: Participate in discussions related to increasing volunteers at monthly branch staff meetings.
   
   
2. Retention Efforts: Develop and host volunteer appropriate events and ensure adequate thanks and recognition are given to each persona engaged.

BENEFITS

Volunteering with the YMCA not only can greatly improve the lives of children and families and make our communities stronger, but it can also greatly impact your life. Research shows that those who volunteer live longer, healthy lives. In addition to feeling great about your efforts, volunteers have the opportunity too:

· Explore personal interests and passions.

· Attend trainings to broaden personal and professional skills.

· Included experience on resume or fulfill service requirements.

· Develop new relationships and make friends.

· Learn, grow and HAVE FUN!

• Volunteer Management: QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, Powerpoint and Excel). The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes. Please contact Mike Myers, Volunteer Coordinator at (206) 940-0619 or volunteer@seattleymca.org (I am actually looking to replace myself since my own volunteer committment is coming to an end).