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Volunteer Recruiter
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
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2 people are interested
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a new volunteer program in Union County that seeks to engage adults 55+ in service. It is a national volunteer program that matches volunteers with a lifetime of skills and experience with enriching opportunities throughout Union County. RSVP Volunteers choose opportunities that best fit their interests, skills, and schedules.
Program Description: Volunteet Recruiters are the heart of our recruitment process and contribute to the successes of our RSVP volunteer program. This essential position will involve active recruitment of energetic and active volunteers age 55+ to build our new volunteer program. Volunteer Recruiters will utilize their personal and professional networks to identify and enlist new and active RSVP volunteers into the program.
All Recruiters will be thoroughly trained and provided with tools and resources to become confident and effective community recruiters. You will learn best practices in organizing and recruiting within Union County, connecting with and engaging potential volunteers and being ambassadors for RSVP.
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About Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
Location:
655 WESTFIELD AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07208, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is nationwide, but is sponsored locally by Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey. Our mission is:
To provide quality volunteer opportunities for older adults through volunteer assignments that utilizes the talents, interests and experience of people 55 and older.
RSVP has the dual purposes of engaging people 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of these volunteers. RSVP of Union County will focus its volunteer placement efforts in the areas of Healthy Futures, Education, Disaster Services, and Capacity Building.
Description
RSVP of Union County will work with partner agencies to offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities. When older adults enroll as an RSVP volunteer, our coordinator will help them find an assignment that matches their interests, skills, and availability. Our RSVP volunteers will serve as role models, mentors, and friends to others. Serving at one or more local agencies--including elementary schools, food pantries, senior centers, and other facilities- volunteers will help children learn how to read, provide companionship to frail elderly, and serve to promote disaster preparedness.
Volunteers are matched on the basis of interests, skills, community needs, geographic convenience and experience. We will try our best to find the perfect volunteer assignment that utilizes your lifetime of experience, skills and knowledge to make a difference in our community. There is something for everyone!
**All volunteer opporutnities will be within Union County, New Jersey**
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
655 Westfield AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
DATE POSTED
February 1, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- People Skills
- Networking
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Recruiting
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- flexible