Volunteer Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Interpersonal communication – verbal and written
• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change
• Judgement and decision-making
• Practiced organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Skillful relationship building with participants, staff, and community partners, and customer service.
• Balance of initiative to work independently and interest/ability to collaborate with others
• Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations
• Experience working with older adults and/or volunteers
• Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite using a mouse, email, and other program-specific software)
• Four years’ experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Works with RSVP Director and Volunteer Coordinator in all areas of recruitment, retention, and recognition of senior volunteers.
• Interviews and matches volunteers with volunteer positions, utilizing the volunteer’s unique talents, interests and skills.
• Works with volunteer stations to identify, develop, and recruit for appropriate volunteer positions for RSVP volunteers.
• Provides personalized one-on-one volunteer management training and support to volunteer station staff.
• Coordinates RSVP Special Projects (i.e. Experience on Call).
• Organizes ongoing volunteer training with primary focus on high impact initiatives.
• Provides support and problem-solves with volunteers and volunteer stations.
• Maintains accurate volunteer records.
• Oversee service of selected volunteers assigned to the RSVP program.
• Represents RSVP in community meetings and events.
• Required to work some evenings and weekends, as job requires.
• Required to travel throughout service area and out of service area as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities, team meetings, regularly scheduled supervision, mandatory agency training, and other relevant training.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Comply with agency and funders’ paperwork requirements and procedures.
• Other duties required for the management of the RSVP project and grant.