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Description: The Volunteer Coordinator is an interpersonal role and is responsible for providing recruitment and daily on-site coordination of volunteers. The role requires discernment, insightful problem-solving skills, excellent time management, public speaking, team building and collaboration, and the ability to evaluate individual strengths and place volunteers in the proper roles.

Qualifications/Background:

• BA in Communications, Public Relations, or other related field preferred; HS Diploma with applicable work experience is acceptable
• Be aligned with the vision and mission of Care Net Pregnancy Center and be in full agreement with Care Net?s Principles, Purpose, and Faith Statement and the Mission and Values Statement
• Regularly attend church and be part of a faith community aligned with our Center?s Statement of Faith
• Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Highly organized, self-motivated, dependable, responsible, and able to work independently and calmly in an often highly emotional environment
• Confident communicator and problem solver
• Availability for occasional night and weekend community events

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ pounds up to waist high level
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, walk, reach, climb on a step stool or ladder, and be sedentary or stand 50% of the time
• Must be able to hear, see, and speak in order to communicate with clients efficiently

Duties:

• Manage the volunteer calendar for the wide range of volunteer opportunities requested by the various program managers and leadership team.
• Process volunteer applications to vet volunteers and complete background checks.
• Lead volunteer training and keep all volunteers regularly informed of new Care Net policies, procedures and/or initiatives with clear expectations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and assign volunteers to appropriate departments, supervisors, and/or mentors.
• Keep all staff informed of daily volunteer lineup and ensure any holes for volunteers are filled quickly.
• Maximize opportunities with internal software for volunteer management.
• Manage planning and execution of volunteer appreciation events and keeping track of significant life events for volunteers that should be celebrated.
• Regularly communicate with partner churches and local organizations/businesses regarding volunteer needs and, where necessary, arrange presentation opportunities to church ministries interested in partnering with Care Net.
• Keep compliant volunteer files, records, applications, and other data concerning volunteers and volunteer program.
• Other duties as assigned.

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