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Volunteer Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - National Office
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Volunteer Program Assistant - Office of Volunteer Engagement
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we're passionate about our mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS volunteers help carry out this mission in so many ways: supporting patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and our community, driving policy advocacy, participating in our campaigns, and helping LLS build much needed capacity.
Product information The Office of Volunteer Engagement (OVE) works to ensure that the volunteer experience across LLS is a meaningful one and that volunteers help to build capacity across the organization.
Purpose The purpose of this role is to assist the Office of Volunteer Engagement in its goal of making the volunteer experience more meaningful.
Position Tasks
- Using the role description template, the Program Assistant will create standardized role descriptions for each major volunteer role
- After drafting all the descriptions, the Program Assistant will send them to staff for review and comment, finalize the descriptions based on staff feedback, and review them for consistency
- Assist the staff in creating and maintaining excel spread sheets of relevant program data
- Create monthly reports on the usage of Volunteer Match Account based on an existing template
Desired Skills
Volunteer should possess the following skills/qualifications:
- An interest in the field of volunteer engagement and/or human resources
- Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite
- Good writing and proofreading skills
- Attention to detail
Location
National Office, 3 International Drive, Suite 200 Rye Brook, NY 10573. Some work may be done remotely with either in person or phone check-ins on a weekly basis.
Time Commitment
3 to 4 hours a week with a six month minimum commitment.
Shift Times
Flexible schedule based on mutually agreed upon times. Work must be completed during business hours 9am - 5pm.
Background check required No
Training
LLS will provide the volunteer with an orientation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society including an overview of the volunteer program and introduction to the digital cheetah system.
Benefits
Free Parking
Computer and work space provided solely for the purpose of this project
Access to LLS resources (Patient Access, etc.)
Opportunity to learn about an electronic volunteer management system
Reference for college credit is possible. Need must be indicated at the time of volunteer interview for consideration.
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About Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - National Office
Location:
3 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 200, RYE BROOK, NY 10573, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. We work tirelessly to find cures and ensure patients can access the lifesaving treatments they need. When someone experiences the fear and uncertainty of a blood cancer diagnosis, we provide hope, compassion, education and support. Our impact is felt beyond blood cancer. The breakthrough treatments we helped advance for blood cancers are now improving the lives of people affected by many types of cancer.
Description
Volunteers are our partners in the crusade to end cancer.
In 2017, LLS volunteers made a significant impact while selflessly dedicating their time and talent to achieve our mission. With countless ways to engage, from fundraising to providing patient support, our volunteers are changing the landscape of cancer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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3 International Drive Suite 200Rye Brook, NY 10573
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2019
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Multi-Tasking
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3-4 hours a week