For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation enables cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences. Working with oncology professionals at over 100 hospitals and cancer centers, FPS provides transformative respite experiences to cancer patients (ages 21-55), their caregivers and their children and offers our families emotional support that assists them as their journey with cancer continues. Our respite program helps families recognize it is love, not cancer, that defines them.

Patients must be nominated by a healthcare professional who is a member of the patients oncology team to be eligible for the program. Currently, FPS is exclusively working with our travel partner, Woodloch Resort, and nominated families are invited to spend five nights/six days at this safe, top-rated family destination. A typical respite is six days and includes a generous cash stipend, travel costs, accommodations, a For Petes Sake welcome bag with travel items and other materials that assist in the respite experience, including writing journals, materials to encourage family communication, inspirational and spiritual books on coping and hope, therapeutic art activities, and other carefully selected items to help make the respite meaningful emotionally and spiritually.

FPS is in a growth stage as it plans to expand from its five-state region to fifteen states, opening satellite offices in seven additional locations over the next four years. Further, the organization plans to construct the nations first Respite Center dedicated exclusively to families.

The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all volunteer experiences and activities within an organization. Volunteer experiences exist at all levels of the organization, including Board and leadership committees, office volunteers, event volunteers, corporate volunteer experiences, respite facilitators, and future advisory councils. This position will work across the FPS departments and recruit and develop processes to maintain volunteer support from various sources, including schools, religious institutions, corporations, neighborhoods and grateful families that have been part of the FPS respite experience. The root of any successful nonprofit is volunteer engagement and successful volunteer experiences. This position offers the flexibility to be either full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate's availability and preferences.

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and retention strategy.
• Coordinating volunteer recruitment, training, and orientation sessions.
• Matching volunteers with roles suited to their skills and interests.
• Maintaining a database to track volunteer engagement and progress.
• Fostering positive relationships with volunteers through support and recognition.
• Organizing volunteer appreciation events and activities.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure volunteer integration across programs.
• Evaluating and assessing volunteer programs for continuous improvement.

Key Areas of Focus:

I. Volunteer Coordination, Management, and Administration: Implementing a cohesive volunteer program across all departments, ensuring volunteers have a positive and impactful experience.

II. Volunteer Technology: Exploring and implementing technological solutions to enhance volunteer recruitment and management processes.

III. Program Ambassador Program and Alumnae Group: Building and sustaining programs that engage grateful recipients as advocates and supporters.

IV. Take a Break Clubs Program: Engaging high school students in volunteer opportunities through a structured program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Candidate must be able to work independently, take initiative and problem solve.
• Individual will be well organized, able to multitask well and have excellent computer skills.
• Team player, willing to assist other staff members with tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, with ability to engage, energize and motivate volunteers.
• Passion for community engagement and the mission of FPS.

Training and Experience:

• Proven experience inn volunteer coordination or related roles
• Strong interMinimum of two (2) years of professional office experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge preferred.

For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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