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Service to the Armed Forces - Volunteer Engagement Lead Needed
The Volunteer Engagement Lead is responsible for overseeing "The Volunteer Experience" for volunteers serving in the Service to the Armed Forces Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Consults with department managers on position on-boarding, planned growth experiences, and volunteer career development.
Provides consultation, coaching and training resources to promote positive workforce relationships (employees with volunteers, volunteers with volunteers) and effective ongoing volunteer engagement.
Follows up with volunteers and department managers to ensure proper placement and job satisfaction.
Consults with department managers regarding the leadership potential of volunteers and supports requesting department managers in developing leadership and advancement opportunities for volunteers.
Serves as the point of contact for reassignment or referring volunteers to other department positions, or if not a fit for the department to Volunteer Services.
Connects supervisors of volunteers to Volunteer Services HR relations team for mediation and facilitation of volunteer grievance and performance related issues.
Leads ongoing discussions with requesting department managers about volunteer engagement cycle, roles and responsibilities working to identify what’s working and lessons learned.
Conducts exit interviews.
Works with team members to ensure the integration of their work with volunteer recruitment, referrals and screening, recognition, and Volunteer Connection.
SKILLS
Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
Work well both individually and with others
Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed
Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience
TRAINING
Orientation to the American Red Cross
On the job training with supervisor
TIME COMMITMENT
10 hours per month
Can volunteer from home
**Must submit a volunteer application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
Questions? Contact Sarah at sarah.luth@redcross.org or (608) 347-8791
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
Community
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2927 Losey Blvd S, La CrosseLa Crosse, WI54601
(43.78007,-91.21893)
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2020
SKILLS
Basic Computer Skills
People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
10 hours per month / volunteer from home.
Must submit a volunteer application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
