Red Cross: VA Medical Center Lead Representative: Iron Mountain

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This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. This leadership position is responsible for supporting coordination between the Red Cross and VA Health Care Facilities in the local area.

• Responsibilities
  • Supports and acts as a local liaison on behalf of the Red Cross
  • Ensure all potential CDCE/VA Voluntary Services (VAVS) volunteers are registered with the local Red Cross unit, receive volunteer orientation, are assisted with the CDCE/VAVS application and placement and receive information on volunteer opportunities with the VA
  • Promote the recruitment of volunteers and donations of financial and material resources in accordance with facility needs
  • Attend and participate in quarterly CDCE/VAVS meetings, serve on CDCE/VAVS Sub-committees and task groups and assist with improving the overall CDCE/VAVS program
  • Coordinate and Lead the Annual Joint Review (AJR) with the CDCE/VAVS Program Manager
  • 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 with appointed deputy as needed
  • Attend quarterly phone meetings with the assigned Red Cross National and Division Staff.
• Time Commitment

  Established by the local Red Cross unit with a minimum of 5-10 hours per month