What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Whether it's helping cure hunger, providing emergency housing, or overcoming poverty, The Waukesha Salvation Army does it all! Waukesha County annually serves 16,000 free, hot meals in their 3 / evenings per week community meal program. Not only that, we also annually giveaway 50,000 loaves of bread from our free bread room, provide 5,000 meals to school families for the weekends and distribute 7,000 sack lunches to hungry families in our summer feeding program! If you want to be a part of organization that helps those in need, apply now!
The Volunteer Coordinator coordinates volunteers with the various needs of each department. Keeps accurate records on all volunteer information, including processing of applications, as well as individual volunteer data and statistics. Coordinates the summer Feed the Kids program.
About the role :
- Recruit long-term, short-term and special event volunteers for all program areas, including securing individuals and volunteer groups for the Red Kettle Campaign.
- Screen and process volunteers according to The Salvation Army guidelines and the requirements of each department. Interviews volunteers to assess proper placement.
- Ensure all background checks for volunteers are completed in accordance with Salvation Army policies.
- Maintain all volunteer information and track hours in volunteer management program. Record volunteer statistics and submit each month.
- Coordinates and supervises the operations of the summer Feed the Kids program, including supervision of staff and volunteers for the program.
- Develop and maintain volunteer job descriptions, manuals and orientation information.
- Supervise court-assigned community service workers and document hours served.
- Supervise volunteers through the SER and W2 programs. Submits participant timesheets to those programs.
- Initiate volunteer thank you notes and appreciation throughout the year. Plan and execute an annual volunteer appreciation event.
- Ensures proper supervision of volunteers.
- Coordinates special projects with volunteers and staff (i.e. Postal food drive, seasonal program participation).
- Act as agency liaison to community organizations and volunteer agencies. Makes presentations to various community groups (i.e. service clubs, schools) to recruit volunteers.
- Create and circulate regular volunteer e-newsletters. Maintain updated information for volunteering on Salvation Army, Waukesha, social media accounts.
Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certifications : Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with approval to drive from TSA's insurance
Experience : Two years' related experience
OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Who we are :
Our Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :
Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.
Exempt Employees : Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
