Volunteer Coordinator

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Dare2B serves as a charitable agent to make it easy for you to do good in your community. Efforts focus on providing

-unique experiences that make living in a shelter less traumatic for homeless children.

-innovative solutions that equip and inspire homeless children, ages 5 - 17, to break the cycle of poverty.

Currently, the Dare2B team is seeking part-time volunteers to help expand efforts throughout New York City. Volunteers will benefit from a ground floor opportunity with an early-stage non-profit joining a diverse and proven team of entrepreneurs in international business and program development.

Reports to

Operations Director

Classification

Part-time Volunteer

This position requires the following with flexibility offered:

3-month commitment is highly appreciated

6 - 7 hours 2 days a week

Available office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am - 4:30pm

Job Description

Under general direction and supervision, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for independently conducting the recruitment and management of the volunteers.

* Recruit volunteers ensuring they are appropriately matched and trained for a position

* Researching and writing volunteer policies and procedures

* Generating appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the event in collaboration with the Administration Lead

* Organizing rosters and providing inductions and training

* Monitoring, supporting, motivating and accrediting volunteers and their work

* Celebrating volunteering by nominating volunteers for awards and organizing celebration events

* Collaborating with the Event Coordinator to organize profile-raising events to attract new volunteers

* Keeping up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes

* Working with multiple agencies across different sectors in order to establish good working practices

* Trouble-shoot activities the day of the events

Qualifications/Requirements

* Volunteer must bring own laptop to work on assigned tasks

* Internet, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Excellent communication skills

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to work independently as part of a team

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Commitment to high standards, customer service, integrity, and ethics

* Strong desire to want to improve our community and the quality of life for the homeless children we serve

Age requirement

21 and older

Dress code

* Business Casual

Support/Training & Supervision

* Job specific training based on skill set and experience

* Two-day orientation and training

* Free monthly developmental workshops

Benefits

* Help meet an important community need

* Job reference letter from Executive Director

* Flexible scheduling

Career skills you can develop or enhance while working with Dare2B:

* Leadership

* Time management

* Adaptability

* Negotiation

* Communication

* Relationship management

Evaluation

* Monthly evaluation to help both the organization and the individual volunteer i dentify strengths and weaknesses in their respective contributions.