Volunteer Coordinator

Jericho Road Ministries Inc•Buffalo, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Volunteer Coordinator. This position is part-time, within the Vive Department, working at our VIVE Shelter (located at 1500 Main Street). Work with a Purpose Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people with positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree
Prior experience managing volunteers
Experience serving diverse communities
Strong organizational and process developmentskills
Great attention to detail
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to develop strong professional partnerships.
Comfortable speaking to both small and large audiences.

Responsibilities

Monitor volunteer applications as they come in, and respond to prospective volunteers interested in volunteering at Vive
Assess qualifications/personalities of volunteers to establish appropriate opportunities at Vive
Respond to volunteer emails, phone calls, offering support and help as needed
Support volunteers by providing onboarding, leadership and problem-solving skills
Ensure that all volunteers attend volunteer orientation and training prior to volunteering and attend mandatory training annually
Serve as an administrator in the Learning Management System (LMS) Skyprep and assign and track training to each volunteer as needed
Ensure that the JRCHC website volunteer opportunity page is updated regularly with current Vive opportunities
Connect with the Manager of Training and Volunteer Engagement to support recruitment of volunteers as needed.
Work with Vive staff to determine needs and create volunteer opportunities accordingly
Consistently and creatively show appreciation for volunteers and participate in the planning, organizing and execution of annual volunteer appreciation events
Meet weekly with Director of Vive for consultation and support
Conduct background checks through Manager of Training and Volunteer Engagement for volunteers assigned to work with children, drive clients or as needed
Track volunteer hours and number of volunteers monthly and report it on spreadsheets accounting for all individuals and groups
Attend volunteer manager meetings monthly and report on areas where support is needed
Meet regularly with Manager of Training and Volunteer Engagement for updates on Volunteer Program
Support recruitment efforts by tabling at events as needed
Ensure that each volunteer attends the volunteer orientation and training which is offered twice a month