Veterans Administration Voluntary Service Lead

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The VA/VS Lead Liaison attends and participate in quarterly VA/VS meetings and supports coordination between the local Red Cross and VA Health Care Facilities at Tripler Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supports and acts on behalf of the local Red Cross
* Ensure all potential VA Voluntary Services (VAVS) volunteers are registered with the local Red Cross unit, receive volunteer orientation, are assisted with the VAVS application and placement and receive information on volunteer opportunities with the VA
* Act as liaison between a VA Health Care Facility and the local Red Cross
* Promote the recruitment of volunteers and donations of financial and material resources in accordance with facility needs
* Attend and participate in quarterly VAVS meetings, serve on VAVS Sub-committees and task groups and assist with the coordination of the Annual Joint Review (AJR)
* Facilitate volunteer placement in coordination with the VA Program Manager and workplace supervisor and assist VA staff when an affiliated volunteer must be removed for cause
* Maintain records and submit reports as required by the Red Cross and VA
* Share VAVS committee voting privileges as needed
* Attend quarterly phone meetings with the assigned Red Cross National Deputy and Division Staff.