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8 people are interested
Volunteer Coordinator for a Great Cause
ORGANIZATION: Mercy Medical Angels/Angel Wings for Veterans
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8 people are interested
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to engage and manage volunteers for our organization. Previous Volunteer Management Experience Required. Please contact us if interested!
Job Purpose
Managers of Volunteers manage volunteer resources to assist in the delivery of the organization's programs and services. This includes directly managing volunteers, and/or providing guidance, support, resources and tools to staff who supervise volunteers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Managers of Volunteers perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan the volunteer program/service
- Develop and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program which reflect the mission of the organization
- Assess the need for volunteers to enhance program/service delivery
- Develop a budget for the volunteer program activities
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary
Organize the volunteer program/service
- Develop, administer, and review policies and procedures which guide the volunteer programs and services, and reflect the overall values of the organization
- Develop and administer forms and records to document the volunteer activities
- Identify volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers and write the volunteer position descriptions in consultation with staff as appropriate
Engage volunteers
- Promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the volunteer program and the organization
- Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills
- Develop and implement an intake and interview protocol for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualification, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the organization
- Implement a screening process for potential volunteers according to accepted screening standards and practices
Lead the volunteer program/service
- Train staff to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers
- Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of the organization, its clients, its services and the role and responsibilities of volunteers
- Ensure that volunteers are given appropriate training to be successful in their positions
- Ensure that volunteer check-in procedures are followed and records of volunteer hours are maintained according to established procedures
- Ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision
- Assist with conflict resolution among clients, staff and volunteers according to established procedures
- Establish and implement a process for evaluating the contribution of individual volunteers
- Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization
Control the volunteer program/service
- Evaluate the risks associated with each volunteer position and take appropriate action to control the risks associated with the program or service
- Ensure that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
- Evaluate the contribution of each volunteer on an annual basis
- Prepare an annual report on the contribution of the volunteer program to the organization
More opportunities with Mercy Medical Angels/Angel Wings for Veterans
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About Mercy Medical Angels/Angel Wings for Veterans
Location:
4620 Haygood Rd, Ste 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, US
Mission Statement
Mercy Medical Angels' mission is to ensure that no one in need is denied medical care due to a lack of long-distance transportation.
Description
We provide charitable air transportation through many non-profit organizations under the MMA umbrella.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4620 Haygood Rd, Ste 1Virginia Beach, VA 23455
DATE POSTED
March 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Group Facilitation
- Management
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 10-20 hours per week
- Previous Volunteer Management Experience Required