Volunteer Coordinator supervises and leads the daily undertakings of a volunteer program to attract, inspire, train, and deploy volunteers. Leads the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of volunteer workers. Being a Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for training and educating volunteers. Motivates and inspires volunteers to encourage teamwork. Additionally, Volunteer Coordinator evaluates and reviews volunteer schedules and makes adjustments as necessary. Ensures that the activities of the volunteer workers meet the needs of the organization. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Volunteer Coordinator supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Volunteer Coordinator typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Your Role :
The LincolnHealth Volunteer Coordinator implements and coordinates all programs and goals set by the Director of Volunteer Services.
The Volunteer Coordinator will manage and coordinate volunteer services (services without monetary remuneration) to meet the needs of LH by interviewing, recruiting, training, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers.
Volunteer positions are relied upon daily to keep operating costs down and to enhance services in the departments.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ( KSAs ) :
Education : Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or two to three years related experience in volunteer management and recognition.
License / Certifications : N / A Experience : Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or two to three years related experience in volunteer management and recognition.
Knowledge of Operational Excellence and Performance Improvement processes. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Affiliation with Maine Society of Directors of Health Care Volunteer Services required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to organize and assess a wide variety of tasks and activities simultaneously by prioritizing time and resources appropriately and equitably.
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Last updated : 2024-06-02