it. They are places where residents and volunteers share their time and talent to build community capacity and enrich the lives of community members and make families and neighborhoods stronger. A variety of family-friendly events take place each month offering educational workshops and activities, connection to resources, and volunteer opportunities.
Position Summary : The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for processing volunteer and mentor applications and assisting in the planning and executing volunteer special events and volunteer communications. Works with the community to highlight strengths and identify challenges where resources need to be leveraged and developed to better
support and serve its children, youth and families. To qualify for the Volunteer Coordinator position you need to have the below minimum requirements and experience Minimum requirement is an Associate's degree Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
To be a successful Volunteer Coordinator you must be able to do the following essential duties and responsibilities always: 1. Functions within agency's policies and procedures as outlined on agency public documents. 2. Operates according to established job expectations. 3. Meets communication requirements as outlined in job expectations section below. 4. Meets supervision
requirements as outlined in job expectations section below. 5. Meets program compliance requirements as outlined in job expectations section below.
6. Meets customer interaction requirements as outlined in job expectations section below. Volunteer Coordinator Job Expectations Communication Requirements Communicates department or job related concerns to supervisor and makes suggestions for improvement in an appropriate and timely manner. Communicates any performance concerns or training needs to supervisor in an appropriate and timely manner. Conducts self in a professional manner that positively reflects the agency culture. Demonstrates competent verbal communication with internal and external customers.
Is attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner. Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem solve. Supervision Requirements Meets with the supervisor in accordance with program and licensing requirements. Utilizes supervision effectively to address client related issues. Utilizes supervision effectively to address performance issues and concerns. Utilizes supervision effectively to explore professional development and training needs. Necessary Skills and Abilities Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, be dependable, reliable and work well independently.
Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances. Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently. Must regularly be able to see, speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, interactionual orientation or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.
Assume an active role in agency events. Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Acenda Integrated Health is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability, interactionual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Acenda's support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community.
Acenda is an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create a productive workplace, where all workforce members feel engaged and valued. As part of Acenda, you play an important role in supporting our commitment to DEI throughout the organization. All employment offers are contingent based upon the successful completion of a criminal background screening and pre-employment drug screening. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
