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