Volunteer Engagement Intern - National MS Society

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning.

As the Volunteer Engagement Intern you will gain valuable experience learning about the planning and execution of fundraising events by working closely with the logistics, development, and volunteer management teams. You will assist in coordinating event logistics, finalizing event preparations, researching event venues and providing volunteer training. You will have opportunities to research organizations to recruit volunteers, a critical element of event planning and will work to coordinate volunteer schedules. You will also have the opportunity to observe staff and learn how they coordinate with sponsors, participants and donors to plan and execute multiple large-scale events. Timing of the internship will be a fixed duration contingent on the student's schedule and needs.

The applicant must have excellent customer service skills and be detail-orientated. Strong organizational, time management and planning skills are a must. Prior experience in fundraising, planning, organizing and managing events is helpful. Must have valid driver's license.

• Volunteer Recruiting (25%)
• Volunteer Scheduling (25%)
• Volunteer Tracking (20%)
• Relationship building (20%)
• Other duties as assigned (10%)

Interns will gain experience in recruiting organizations and individuals for events, tracking the information, and working with the logistics and development team to ensure volunteers are secured for all areas of the event.

1. Field of Study:

No specific field of study required

2. Year in school:

Freshman, Sophmore, Junior, or Senior

3. Time Commitment:

# of weeks: 13-16 weeks

Hours per week: 15-20 (flexibility is available)

4. Minimum Experience/Skills

• The applicant must have excellent customer service skills and be detail-orientated
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills are a must
• Prior experience in fundraising, planning, organizing and managing events is helpful
• Must have valid driver's license

5. Technical/Other requirements

• Must be willing to attend events that may occur on weekends
• Must have valid driver's license and be willing to potentially drive to certain events
• Must be able to lift items that may weigh up to 25 pounds
• Experience in Excel and Word is preferred