Volunteer

Jersey Gay Pride is a 100% volunteer run organization. It takes a leader to make any worthwhile volunteer project happen- that's where a volunteer coordinator comes in.

Description

Volunteer coordinators are put in place to ensure that the interests of volunteers are served and that the volunteer organization remains well staffed. They may coordinate and schedule volunteers on an ongoing basis or organize single events. Volunteer coordinators must also keep existing volunteers informed via newsletters or other communications.

Volunteer coordinators often work to actively recruit volunteers for their organization. They may reach out to established volunteers or seek new help using various marketing tools, including volunteer databases, e-mail letters, and outreach events. Individuals interested in pursuing a career in volunteer coordination must be detail-oriented and organized, since they may work on many projects at once. 

They must also be outgoing and communicate effectively with a variety of people. Because they often work for mission-driven nonprofit organizations, volunteer coordinators must also adhere to the values of their organization and convey its purpose to others.

Expectations and Responsibilities 

• Facilitate and monitor volunteer arrival day on Sundays
• Transport volunteers who require  pickup to their volunteer sites and meetings
• Facilitate volunteer orientation day
• Conduct in-person site-visits with the volunteer(s) and community partner(s)
• Meet with the volunteers in-person for an informal check-in of how they are doing
• Communicate with volunteers about disability accommodations
• Engage in frequent communication with the volunteers via texts and phone calls to check-in to ensure that the volunteer feels supported and cared about and to answer any questions they might have or provide recommendations
• Keep your phone on in case the volunteers have any questions, concerns or emergencies
• Have a basic understanding of the organizations the volunteers are working with
• Work with our community partners to ensure this is a beneficial relationship between them and the volunteer, they are happy with the program, and they feel supported
• Work with our accommodation partner to ensure the volunteers are comfortable
• Communicate regularly with supervisor/main contact to update them on the status of the volunteer(s) and the community partner(s)
• If for some reason the goal of the position is compromised and the volunteer is unhappy, engage in the necessary steps to rectify the situation
• Complete post steps after the volunteer(s) departure
• Be flexible around necessary steps taken to improve the programming, and increase registration/project popularity
• Small weekly administrative support for upcoming volunteers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be fluent in English (verbal and written). Bilingual a plus. 
• Must have customer service experience and strong communication skills
• Must have problem-solving skills and be goal-oriented
• Must be flexible and self-motivated when interacting and working with the volunteers
• Must have computer literacy and consistent access to a computer, internet, email, and cell-phone
• Must have reliable personal transportation and be willing to pick up volunteers 

Compensation:

This is a volunteer position. The volunteer coordinator may receive up to 100% expense reimbursement after submitting a request. 

Location:  Greater South Jersey or Philadelphia areas  (Required)

License:  Driver's License (Required)

Required travel:  50% (Required)

Work Location:  Multiple locations and remote

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Eligible for Federal Aid's Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 

Hours per week:  Less than 10

Typical start time:  9AM

Typical end time:   flexible

Jersey Gay Pride describes its culture as:

• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
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Company's website:   JerseyGayPride.com

Company's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyGayPride/

Posted May 14, 2020 at 1:42PM.