Community Outreach Coordinator

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Description

Introduction

Bellewood & Brooklawn is a beacon of hope for Kentucky's most vulnerable youth and families, offering a sanctuary where healing and transformation are at the heart of everything we do. For over 175 years, our organization has been dedicated to restoring hope, instilling confidence, and fostering growth in the lives of those we serve. Our mission—to provide comprehensive care that heals the hearts and minds of young individuals—guides our efforts to make a lasting difference in our community. Through innovative programs, compassionate support, and a commitment to excellence, we empower children and families to overcome the challenges they face and build brighter futures.

Purpose

This position recruits, trains and manages volunteers. Additionally, this position works closely with all departments to provide quality services and programs to the children. This position is a member of the Advancement Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Recruits, Trains, and Manages Volunteers
• Conducts applicant screening, application processing, and reference checks.
• Ensures the completion of necessary forms for volunteers and submits to Human Resource Department as required.
• Schedules volunteer TB testing with Nursing Department.
• Provides volunteer orientation and training.
• Schedules volunteer hours and assignments.
• Provides ongoing support and supervision to individual volunteers.
• Coordinates volunteer appreciation efforts through thank you notes, events, birthday recognition, and anniversary celebrations.
• Maintains manual and computerized volunteer records.
• Generates and distributes surveys to volunteers.
• Provides information for Web Site entries of volunteer opportunities.
• Maintains good public relations with the community to promote interest in the Volunteer program.
• Represents Bellewood and Brooklawn at exhibitions, i.e. Metro United Way, and volunteer fairs
• Provide support to the B&B residential sites.
• Compiles and distributes residential birthday list to volunteers.
• Prepares and distributes birthday kits for residents; purchases supplies.
• Prepares and distributes welcome baskets; purchases supplies. ?
• Assist with making effective use of donated goods and services.
• Assists in the distribution of donated goods or scheduling of donated services.
• Assists with the Christmas gift distribution for Bellewood and Brooklawn adult clients, children, and families.
• Works with Advancement staff to ensure that donations are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Assists with special events.
• Works with the Advancement team to assist with special fundraising events throughout the year (Annual Breakfast, Golf Scramble, Harvest for Hope, Fall Festival, and Ferguson Light-up Brooklawn).
• Assists with the coordination and planning of the holiday meals for the B&B clients at residential sites.
• Facilitates holiday celebrations with volunteers and residential sites.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and outside seminars and conferences as required; encouraged to maintain skills and certificates.
• Maintain certification in mandatory training to include, but not limited to, CPR/First Aid and SCM.
• Drive agency vehicles as needed.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

To excel in this role, a candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully perform each essential duty, with requirements reflective of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prior experience in managing and training volunteers or a background in the non-profit sector is highly regarded, indicating a strong foundation in community engagement and volunteer coordination. Additionally, reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions effectively. Ideal candidates will bring a mix of compassion, leadership, and organizational skills, enhancing our mission-driven work and contributing to the positive impact of our programs on the community.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field of study desired.