Volunteer Coordinator

Americorps•Buffalo, NY

38d

About The Position

The Volunteer Coordinator member will assist with Mission: Ignite's the volunteer recruitment process, its effectiveness, and sustainability. The member provides assistance to Mission: Ignite and to the Tech360 Program. The member will engage in the following activities: Communicate with all departments to identify available opportunities and needs for volunteers. Utilize marketing tools to recruit and interview volunteers. Assist with scheduling and conducting orientations for new volunteers. Maintain files, records, applications, hours and other data concerning volunteers. Regularly communicate with volunteers to ensure placement is a good fit for individuals. Continually inform volunteers of updates within the organization and other volunteer opportunities. Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities. Will foster both new and existing relationships to discuss services and develop new collaborations. Member Duties : AmeriCorps members are crucial personnel needed to fulfill the goals of Mission: Ignite's programs, blending volunteer efforts with identified organizational goals to serve as part of the Mission: Ignite team. As ambassadors for the mission and as part of the Mission: Ignite team, AmeriCorps members will participate in professional development and training opportunities, learning various applicable skill sets that may be useful in future careers. The members will also participate in volunteer opportunities as part of AmeriCorps cohorts and develop a network of mission-minded people.

Requirements

General Skills
Team Work
Car recommended

Responsibilities

Communicate with all departments to identify available opportunities and needs for volunteers.
Utilize marketing tools to recruit and interview volunteers.
Assist with scheduling and conducting orientations for new volunteers.
Maintain files, records, applications, hours and other data concerning volunteers.
Regularly communicate with volunteers to ensure placement is a good fit for individuals.
Continually inform volunteers of updates within the organization and other volunteer opportunities.
Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities.
Foster both new and existing relationships to discuss services and develop new collaborations.