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Goal of the Project
The Center for Black Women’s Wellness (CBWW) is looking for a competent and energetic individual to serve as our VISTA Volunteer Coordinator. He/she person will manage all elements of our volunteer programs. CBWW has volunteer opportunities for clinical professionals, lay professionals, and student interns. We also partner with schools, colleges and universities seeking clinical practicum and rotation experience for their students.
Objective Description
The VISTA Volunteer Coordinator will provide dedicated service in the coordination of all the organization’s volunteer programs. Will develop processes and procedures, implement best practices ensuring the on-going success of the organization’s volunteer programs.
Member Activity
The primary responsibilities of managing our volunteer program include:
- Work with staff in the development of volunteer opportunities within their areas of responsibility and assist in the creation of volunteer opportunity descriptions. Create and implement a system designed to delegate volunteer responsibilities and ensure detailed training is provided for the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
- Research and assess various tools and techniques for meeting the volunteer recruiting and placement needs of the organization. This will include but is not limited to a recruitment plan, on-boarding/orientation process, comprehensive retention plan, end of assignment exit process. Adapt or identify a background check process for volunteers
- Work with Outreach team to organize profile-raising events to attract new and retain current volunteers. Create and coordinate volunteer events to include Volunteer Open House and Information Sessions, Volunteer Orientation, and all other events. Create presentation slide decks, for use at volunteer recruitment events (ex. open houses, orientations) and develop graphically appealing volunteer recruitment materials. Conduct outreach events on a weekly basis to raise visibility of organization and market the benefits and value of volunteerism.
- Create a communication portal for frequent, relevant, and effective communication with our volunteers ensuring they are mentored and supported in their role. Ensure opportunity satisfaction of volunteers by creating a healthy work environment. Compile volunteer testimonials monthly and write stories for inclusion in quarterly electronic newsletter, donor newsletter, social media posts, website, and annual report. Create, coordinate, and implement volunteer celebrations of recognition and appreciation.
- Develop a retention plan to keep volunteers engaged, committed, and energized. Provide constructive feedback while acknowledging and rewarding achievements.
- Maintain the organization’s volunteer database, schedules, and attendance through the Volgistics software. Research the software’s capabilities and create an organizational implementation plan that finds us utilizing this resource to capacity. Develop and implement an electronic volunteer tracking, monitoring, and evaluation process.
- Develop and manage partnerships with schools, civic organizations, and associations to facilitate the recruitment of specialized volunteers (ex. physicians, nurses).
- Serve as liaison to the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program and submit applications to credential volunteer healthcare professionals.
- Perform the necessary administrative clerical duties to deliver on listed tasks (correspondence preparation, scheduling, filing, documentation).
- Train staff to manage volunteer plan creating sustainability for the organization’s volunteer program.
Please go the website www.myamericorp.gov to register and apply. If you have any questions or problems, please email csmalls@cbww.org.