What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Lalmba Association?
Reports to : Lalmba President & VP of Operations
Position Overview : Guided by the charitable vision of its founders 60 years ago, Lalmba empowers rural communities in Kenya and Ethiopia through high quality basic health care along with dynamic public health programs, microfinance assistance and support for vulnerable children. In line with Lalmba’s mission of empowerment, the teams working with Lalmba in those countries are made up of paid, local staff and international volunteers. Lalmba is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator in a part-time, volunteer position, to grow its community of dedicated volunteers.
The Volunteer Coordinator will provide operational support to volunteer candidates and current volunteers and staff working with Lalmba Association in its international project sites. This role will manage several phases of the volunteer cycle, from working with staff to design and recruit for open positions, to screening candidates and assisting volunteers during their time with Lalmba.
The Volunteer Coordinator will work remotely with oversight from the Lalmba leadership team in the US, in support of Lalmba’s ongoing work in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Key Responsibilities :
- Acting as first point of contact for inquiries about Lalmba volunteer program, providing prompt responses and follow-up actions.
- Providing prompt follow-up and coordinating all steps of the candidate process, from initial contact to onboarding and arrival at Lalmba project site.
- Managing volunteer position postings to insure online posted positions match positions and job descriptions needed at Lalmba project sites.
Updating / editing external website postings as needed
Preferred Qualifications :
For more information about this and other opportunities with Lalmba,
please visit our website :
or contact :
volunteer@lalmba.org