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Volunteer Coordination Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Penn's Village

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Are you passionate about helping older adults age in place while contributing to a thriving volunteer community? Penn’s Village, a non-profit organization in Center City, Philadelphia, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to support and strengthen our network of over 100 volunteers. This is a part-time volunteer position with flexible hours, requiring a commitment of 6-8 hours per week.

About Penn’s Village

Penn’s Village helps older adults in Center City, Philadelphia, remain in their homes and communities as they age. Through the efforts of our incredible volunteers, we make aging in place possible by providing essential services such as transportation, companionship, and household assistance. Learn more at pennsvillage.org.

Role Responsibilities

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

  • Provide Backup for Volunteer Intake: Assist with onboarding new volunteers and matching them with suitable opportunities.
  • Enhance Volunteer Appreciation Programs: Develop and implement initiatives to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our volunteers.
  • Strengthen Volunteer Programs: Work collaboratively to enhance and expand our existing volunteer services and engagement.
  • Participate in the Services Committee: Actively contribute to the Services Committee to align volunteer efforts with organizational goals and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

  • A background in social work, nursing, care administration, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for community service and volunteerism.

Volunteer Opportunities

Penn’s Village also welcomes volunteers for other roles, including:

  • Weekday driving (e.g., to medical appointments, grocery stores).
  • Friendly visiting for companionship.
  • Light household tasks.
  • Administrative and technical assistance.
  • Committee work (e.g., marketing, communications).

Join Us

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, please visit pennsvillage.org and apply. Thank you for helping us make aging in place a reality for older adults in our community.

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About Penn's Village

Location:

201 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, US

Mission Statement

Penn's Village is a community-based membership organization in central Philadelphia which assists older adults to live independently in their own homes by providing varying services and programs that increase social engagement through a network of volunteers.

Description

Penn’s Village has three goals:
-To help those growing older remain in their homes, comfortably and enjoyably, for as long as they’d like
-To provide select services to busy residents as they balance personal and professional responsibilities, and
-To help foster a spirit of neighborliness and community belonging.

Volunteers are vital members of the Penn’s Village team. Volunteer oportunities include service delivery, committee participation and engagement at many levels of the organization.

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit different interests, skills, talents and schedules. There is no required time commitment.

All volunteers must permit Penn’s Village to perform a criminal background check. All volunteers who agree to transport members in their automobiles must also agree to a driving record check, and show proof of insurance.

Whether Volunteers have direct contact with members or assist behind the scenes they enhance the work of Penn’s Village and thus strengthen our community.

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity mean welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6-8 hours/ week

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