Volunteer Coordinator

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Looking for a supportive, high-paced, friendly work environment with a chance to make a real difference in Indianapolis? Gennesaret Free Clinics is seeking a full-time Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the volunteer program for GFC. The Volunteer Coordinator will serve as the organization’s liaison for the volunteer program.

Gennesaret Free Clinics has a 35-year history of serving individuals experiencing homelessness, those without medical insurance and the medically underserved, providing them access to high-quality, compassionate, and FREE healthcare. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization!!! We are seeking candidates who can leverage current volunteers, recruit new volunteers, and create new volunteer opportunities within the organization all while providing our volunteers with impeccable customer service and care.

Objectives of the Volunteer Coordinator:

Volunteer Coordinatopn & Recruitment:

• Identify and engage in opportunities to recruit new volunteers to staff clinics and other organizational volunteer opportunities
• Follow up on new volunteer leads
• Using Galaxy Digital, complete all role-specific credentialing and onboarding activities with new volunteers, including re-credentialing as needed.
• Educate prospective volunteers about opportunities and expectations
• Using Galaxy Digital, schedule volunteers to staff clinics (SVdP, Dental, Mobile, Gleaners)
• Assist the Clinic Manager to manage clinical rotations/residency programs as needed
• Communicate clinic schedule internally
• Receive and act upon feedback from volunteers

Volunteer Compliance:

• With oversite from the Director of Patient Services, complete submission of the annual Federal Torts Claim Act (FTCA) deeming applications
• Maintain up-to-date and complete files on volunteers

Volunteer Engagement & Appreciation:

• Serve as the face of communication between Gennesaret Free Clinics and volunteers
• Build and carry out a volunteer appreciation program
• Develop meaningful relationships with volunteers to assess and grow engagement strategy for each volunteer

Other Job Duties:

• Participate in Quarterly Volunteer Medical Leadership Committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Volunteer Coordination/Management experience is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Customer Service
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transporation
• Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) preferred

Required Skills:

• Ability to stay positive while problem-solving barriers to success
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexible
• Good at building and developing relationships
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of services
• Proven experience and competence with technology
• Strong professional presence
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Excitement and passion about working in support of providing medical services to the underserved
• Commitment to the mission of Gennesaret Free Clinics
• Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new skills necessary for the role
• Elevated awareness of issues of social equity and social justice with a commitment to continued learning as it relates to serving and elevating diverse communities in a manner that is respectful and aware

Work Hours: This person is expected and allowed to flex your time to train a volunteer on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning. 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday from 8a-5p with an hour for lunch.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee/member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• This position will primarily be an indoor position, but there will be times when the position requires comfort working in outdoor environments. This position is very active and frequently requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee/member is regularly required to communicate with individuals who talk and hear.
• The employee/member may occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee/member is regularly required to observe and comprehend using vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel: You will be expected to travel locally between the administrative offices, clinics, and event locations

AAP/EEO Statement: Gennesaret Free Clinics is an equal opportunity employer and an incorporated 501(c)3 charitable organization. Gennesaret Free Clinics prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At-will employment: Gennesaret Free Clinics is an at-will employer. Employment with Gennesaret Free Clinics is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Gennesaret Free Clinics at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. The policy of employment-at-will may not be modified by any officer or employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• volunteer management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000