Volunteer Services Coordinator

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is the first level in the Volunteer Services Coordinator series. The coordinator recruits, interviews, selects, assigns, and supports volunteers across a variety of settings. The role works with agencies to assess volunteer needs, explain how volunteer resources can be used, and connect volunteers with agency staff. It also promotes volunteerism in the community, develops recruitment and recognition plans, conducts orientation and training, and maintains records and reports. The listed essential functions describe core duties and are not exhaustive; incumbents may perform similar duties not specifically listed.

Requirements

Six months of experience in volunteer recruitment.
Six months of experience interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months of experience in narrative report writing.
Knowledge of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
Upon a conditional offer, applicants must undergo pre-employment drug testing.
New hires must report to Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, and select volunteers.
Assign volunteers to a variety of settings.
Schedule interviews with agencies and complete follow-up.
Serve as a liaison between volunteers and agency staff to promote acceptance of volunteers' roles.
Consult with agencies to assess their need for volunteers and explain the concepts and potential uses of volunteer resources.
Develop and implement community recruitment plans through group contracts, media, and individual contacts; prepare recruitment materials.
Confer with professional staff from departments or agencies to assign volunteers to specific areas.
Promote volunteerism through community-wide events, contact with local media, and membership in professional organizations.
Develop and conduct orientation and training.
Develop and implement recognition plans to promote the efforts of volunteers in public and private organizations.
Maintain records and reports.