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Volunteer Interviewer
ORGANIZATION: Lighthouse Guild
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The Volunteer Recruiter and Interviewer assists the Volunteer Center by attending recruiting events and interacting with potential volunteers. Weekly, they will also conduct volunteer interviews, evaluating the potential volunteers and their application, reviewing areas of interest and availability. Based upon the information supplied by the potential volunteer, questions and discussions are personalized and focused on interests, background, and availability. If there are any "gaps" or red flags in the application, those are explored as well. Throughout the encounter, the Interviewer takes note of appearance, personality traits, enthusiasm, motivation and both body and verbal language to make the best assessment and eventual fit within the organization. All application information and interview notes are then entered into the volunteer management system.
Principle duties and responsibilities:
1. Review application prior to interview.
2. Remain current on volunteer openings and organizational needs.
3. Assess applicant’s abilities, interests, commitment and suitability.
4. Suggest possible placements and coordinate scheduling.
5. Complete all application information and notes in the volunteer management system.
6. Attend volunteer and intern recruitment fairs as needed.
7. Understand history and mission of Lighthouse Guild.
Qualifications:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to understand and evaluate people and their abilities.
3. Social interaction skills.
4. Critical judgment abilities.
5. Ability to align people’s interests with volunteer openings.
6. Prior experience in human resources management, hiring or interviewing is required.
Training:
The candidate will sit in on several interviews, and co-interview with the CVO or Volunteer Administrator before conducting interviews on their own.
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About Lighthouse Guild
Location:
250 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023, US
Mission Statement
Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss through coordinated vision and health services. With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness.
Description
Lighthouse Guild was officially formed in December 2013 when Jewish Guild Healthcare and Lighthouse International merged, to become the leading not-for-profit vision + healthcare organization. Drawing on more than 200 years of combined service, with histories dating back to 1914 and 1905, respectively, Lighthouse Guild’s experience is unmatched.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lighthouse Guild250 West 64th StreetNew York, NY 10023
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Human Resources Recruitment
- Administrative Support
- Human Resources Assistance
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interviewers a required to give at least four hours a day, one but preferably two days per week.
- To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.