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The Volunteers Director manages volunteer resources to assist in the delivery of the organization's programs and services. This includes directly managing volunteers, and/or providing guidance, support, resources and tools to senior volunteers who supervise volunteers

• Coordinates and delegates all special events
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program which reflect the mission of the organization
• Recruit, interview and select volunteers
• Ensure that volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained
• Coach and mentor volunteers as appropriate to improve performance
• Promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the volunteer program and the organization
• Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills
• Develop and implement an intake and interview protocol for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualification, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the organization
• Implement a screening process for potential volunteers according to accepted screening standards and practices
• Ensure that all volunteers receive an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided
• Train the Board to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers
• Ensure that volunteers are given appropriate training to be successful in their positions
• Ensure that volunteer check-in procedures are followed and records of volunteer hours are maintained according to established procedures
• Ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision
• Assist with conflict resolution among clients, staff and volunteers according to established procedures
• Establish and implement a process for evaluating the contribution of individual volunteers
• Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization
• Evaluate the contribution of each volunteer on an annual basis
• Prepare an annual report on the contribution of the volunteer program to the organization
• Administer and monitor expenditures for the volunteer program against the approved budget
• Ensure that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment
• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate

Tarik 'Mahadev' Kadri

Paper Kite Children's Foundation
President & Founder
778-988-7113