Job Bank - posted 8/27/10

  1. Job Opening---Volunteer Development Coordinator

     

    CARITAS Volunteer Development Coordinator

     Supervisor               Executive Director

     Hours:                       40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends

    Salary:                       Based on experience and qualifications

    Benefits:                   Competitive

     Responsibilities:    To provide leadership in engaging Richmond-area

    volunteers to become active participants in fulfilling the mission of

    CARITAS in offering emergency shelter, collecting and redistributing home

    furnishings, and creating employment opportunities for the impoverished in

    our community.

     Qualifications:         College degree, advanced training, and significant

    experience working with volunteers in a nonprofit environment.  An interest

    and desire for working with the underprivileged is necessary.  An

    understanding of the underlying causes of homelessness is preferred.  This

    position will interface with a large cross-section of the faith community

    and various levels of paid staff.  Well developed written and verbal

    communications skills are essential, including some experience and comfort

    with public speaking.  Preference will be given for an individual with

    enthusiasm for using technology to collect and share information.  Virginia

    driver's license, good driving record and reliable transportation are

    necessary..

     

    Primary Duties:

     

    *       Identify and recruit volunteers by developing and maintaining

    community contacts, including relationships the local faith community, local

    colleges and universities, retired citizens, employers, HandsOn Greater

    Richmond, and other resources.

    *       Screen potential volunteers matching their skills with available

    volunteer opportunities.

    *       Develop and process application forms, position descriptions,

    background check forms and training materials.

    *       Maintain continuous communication with the different program areas

    regarding volunteer requirements and needs.

    *       Provide Strategic direction for including volunteers at all levels

    of the organization.

    *       Administer an annual assessment of volunteer projects that can be

    planned for corporate, youth, and family groups.

    *       Assist and encourage volunteers to move from interest to

    involvement, engagement and investment in CARITAS.

    *       Train volunteers regarding community-wide homeless service delivery

    and more specifically, the CARITAS shelter, furniture bank, and employment

    operations and best practices.

    *       Act as the liaison between volunteers and administrative and

    operations staff.

    *       Schedule and coordinate volunteer-intensive events including

    regularly scheduled training sessions, City-Wide Furniture Drive and annual

    Volunteer Dinner.

    *       Maintain a volunteer schedule and contact and e-mail database.

    *       Provide direction for AmeriCorps Volunteer Specialist.

    *       Create an environment conducive to a positive volunteer experience

    by maintaining regular contact and providing on-going training and support

    as needed.

     

    Please complete a resume/cover letter by Sept 1 and send to

    shelter@caritasva.org  No phone ca