Volunteer Coordinator

Description

– Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the daily coordination and administration of the volunteer program at Friendly House. The coordinator will recruit, inspire, train, and deploy volunteers throughout the organization. The coordinator will maintain volunteer files and sign-ups using VolunteerHub, and attend fundraising, community, and recruitment events as needed.

Essential Functions

Recruitment

• Recruit volunteers via multiple platforms including online, phone, email, and in person.
• Schedule, conduct, and supervise background screening, orientation, and training sessions for volunteers.
• Attend outreach opportunities such as volunteer fairs, business expos, and other community events.
• Strive to increase the diversity of our volunteers to ensure that they are representative of the communities we serve, including LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color, disabled people, older adults, etc.

Volunteer Stewardship

Administration

Training / Staff Support

Other

Additional Competencies

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time (up to 30-50%), with the ability to move and traverse the office and work environment. Use hands / fingers to handle or feel. Operate the computer and other office equipment. Ascend stairs or walk on uneven terrain. May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend. The ability to see or observe detail at close range. May lift or move items up to 30lbs. May be exposed to smells, cold / heat, and outdoor environments.

If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made available to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship to Friendly House.

Friendly House Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Friendly House to treat all people with dignity and respect. The agency prohibits discrimination based upon race, sex, religion, color, gender identity, age, national origin, marital or familial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military service, veteran status, housing status, source of income, political affiliation, union affiliation, physical or mental disability or other protected status in accordance with applicable law. In addition, we shall not discriminate against minority-owned, women-owned, or emerging small business.