Volunteer Coordinator

Family Promise of Lawrence is hiring for a Volunteer Coordinator.

Family Promise of Lawrence (FPL) is a growing organization that serves families in a housing crisis, utilizing trauma-informed, client-centered best practices. We are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator who is passionate about using their organizational and interpersonal skills to be a part of our team in accomplishing the mission of FPL:

Empowering families in a housing crisis to achieve stabilization through community connections

*Please include a cover letter with your resume.*

Job Responsibilities: Specific duties will be varied and will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Empowering Families

• Build trusting relationships with all family members, staff and volunteers at FPL
• Have knowledge and understanding of FPL programs in order to answer questions accurately
• Participate in all required training in order to engage with clients in an empowering manner

Achieving Stabilization

• Provide tours of Mt. Hope Shelter to volunteers and orient them with use of the building for their volunteering tasks
• Meet evening Hospitality volunteers to assist with set-up and orientation as needed to empower volunteers in a successful hosting experience

Community Connections

• Implement a volunteer support plan that meets the best practices around volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition
• Recruit and train volunteers for all volunteering opportunities
• Maintain hospitality schedule for Shelter
• Prepare and send Shelter Roster email each week to upcoming Hospitality volunteer groups
• Communicate with Hospitality Coordinators to ensure all volunteers have required training, background checks, documentation and information before their volunteer shifts
• Communicate with community partners and neighbors regarding upcoming FPL events, volunteer opportunities, etc.
• Participate in Volunteer Summit meetings and the Volunteer Care Committee meetings
• Coordinate volunteer work teams for various FPL work projects
• Help coordinate volunteer recognition opportunities and events
• Be able to adapt processes and streamline volunteer engagement efforts to meet FLP and community needs
• Serve as liaison between FPL and community groups that are looking for civic engagement and team building opportunities such as student volunteer groups, faith-based groups, civic clubs, and local business
• Conduct community outreach to identify and establish long term volunteers who can provide stable support for all FPL initiatives and activities
• Manage volunteer database

Qualifications/Education/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, plan, organize and prioritize work in a flexible work environment, and be self-motivated and directed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platforms
• Engage sensitively and respectfully with the individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly within the context of a crisis situation
• Handle detailed information with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from different cultures, situations and faiths
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Past experience leading or managing volunteers

*The specified schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday, with some evening hours.*

We offer 11 paid holidays, generous time off, QSERHA health insurance reimbursement, matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA, and optional supplemental health benefits.

Our Vision: Every family receives support, compassion, and a chance to create a better future

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $40,000