Volunteer Services Coordinator Intern

Volunteer Services Coordinator Job Description:

§ Research and develop a robust database of major corporations and organizations that offer Volunteer Service Off (VSO) policies.

§ Advertise for, screening, and recruiting volunteers, providing them with training and support, tracking their performance, and keeping records of their activities.

§ Creating activities to supplement and support staff needs.

§ Ensure adequate volunteer coverage is available at events and community outreach engagements.

§ Advertise volunteer openings on various platforms and provide weekly reports of the results.

§ Create volunteer training manuals to include all Federal, State and local requirements as well as program specific requirements (i.e. informed consent, de-escalation, etc).

§ Ensure all volunteers are properly trained prior to engaging clients. Maintain accurate records of training completion.

§ Verifying the volunteers' availability, receiving their feedback, recognizing their efforts, and answering their questions.

Volunteer Services Coordinator Requirements/Skills:

§ Preferred experience within non-profit fundraising and/or outreach activities.

§ Possess or currently enrolled and working towards a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or related fields.

§ Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

§ Outstanding written communication and presentation skills.

§ Strong experience preparing reports preferred

§ Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.

§ Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms.

§ Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.