Members coordinate the volunteer program within Sea Mar involving outreach and recruitment in various communities. Members interview, make placements, oversee volunteer contracts, maintain sites, do volunteer appreciation, organize agency wide volunteer projects and seek to expand the program. This position works well for someone interested in seeing big-picture agency needs and learning about community networking.
Service Activities
• Participate in mandatory trainings, service projects and team building activities throughout their 10-11 month full time term of service.
• Oversee maintenance of Volunteer Database (Volgistics) ensuring accurate reporting of volunteer hours and fiscal impact.
• Oversee all affiliate agreements for Extern and Internship placements, working closely with contracts executive assistant.
• Recruit volunteers from the community with varied backgrounds and experience on an ongoing/as needed basis for patient services, administrative/office assistance, fundraising events, and AmeriCorps service events.
• Develop and maintain volunteer program informational packet, job descriptions, task list, information center, and other appropriate tasks.
• Connect volunteers with staff and programs needing volunteer support.
• Respond to requests from groups and individuals for volunteer opportunities and/or projects.
• Provides support and information about positive volunteer relations for staff who work with volunteers.
• Train volunteers and/or ensure that training is received from other staff as needed. Develop and maintain volunteer records, training curriculum, training checklists, and manuals as necessary.
• Coordinate with Volunteers to manage the Reach Out and Read Program overseen by the AmeriCorps Program Manager.
Community Need Addressed
Increased barriers to youth and marginalized communities in healthcare careers.
Position Outcomes
Increase access to youth and marginalized communities in healthcare careers.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Health coverage, Living allowance, Training
Mileage Reimbursement for out of office required events.
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
Timekeeping, Organizational skills, Leadership, Non-Profit Programming
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment