Volunteer Leader

This position manages volunteer shifts and trains Volunteers on volunteer outreach practices. This position is flexible by volunteer availability, with the understanding of regular engagement. Volunteer Leaders are expected to be ambassadors of APL's mission demonstrating inclusion and compassion through speech and actions during time with APL. Volunteer Leaders have a commitment to leading with trust, a sense of belonging, and mutual assistance.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and provide support to volunteers through outreach or event support during scheduled shifts
• Train and mentor volunteers through phonebanking, postcard writing, canvassing, and other supporter engagements
• Recruit and support volunteers
• Uphold HIPPA/FERPA and confidentiality agreements
• Opportunity to lead development programming

Learned skills:

• Leadership
• Storytelling
• Volunteer management
• Fundraising strategy

Time commitment:

Anyone in this position is expected to serve in the role for at least six months with shifts based on volunteer availability and planned shifts.

All volunteer leaders are expected to provide at least 10 hours per month toward APL volunteering, including regularly scheduled volunteer meetings.

Communication expectations:

Weekly volunteer opportunities will be emailed to the volunteers.