What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Assistant (Temporary) - Seattle, WA position at CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.?
Job Details
Description
As a Canine Companions employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. You’ll give independence and give a dog a job!
Canine Companions' dedication to our mission is only equaled to our dedication to our employees.
Part Time Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- 8 hours to serve your community
- Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program/Wellness Programs
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress.
“Achieving our mission is truly a constant source of pride because I get to witness the bond between our recipients and their assistance dogs!”
-Canine Wellness Technician
Qualifications
As a Volunteer Assistant, you will be integral in providing support to our dedicated team of volunteers.
A typical day as a Volunteer Assistant may include:
- Responsible for volunteer recruitment outreach including tabling, representation at events, maintaining volunteer opportunities in both Volunteer Hub and VolunteerMatch.
- Process intake forms and applications and move them through the Volunteer Hub process, orientation and onboarding of new volunteers for fostering dogs.
- Maintain schedule of volunteer dog fosters.
- Support weekly volunteer meetings.
- Participate in volunteer chapter calls.
- Lead point of contact for volunteers at events and galas.
- Coordinate and set up Team Training lunches for clients.
- Responsible for opening the office in the morning and greeting volunteers.
- Provide office administration support including tracking tasks in Salesforce, opening mail, forwarding mail to the Schulz Campus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors performing volunteer administrative duties.
EXPECTATIONS:
To be successful in this position:
- Must Haves:
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to organize and maintain detailed records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of volunteers in a professional manner.
- Education:
- Education: High school graduate, GED or equivalent.
SCHEDULE:
Part-time: Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:30pm
RATE OF PAY: $20.76/hour
The base salary range above represents the low and high of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of total compensation package for employees.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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