VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION REQUIRING RESIDENCE IN THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the volunteer program, including recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling, and recognizing volunteers, ensuring volunteers are effectively engaged in supporting the organization’s mission through tasks, projects, and events. Function as the primary point of contact for all volunteer non-foster activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop strategies to recruit new volunteers through community outreach, networking, and promoting volunteer opportunities across different channels. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations for recruitment.

Conduct interviews to assess potential volunteer skills, motivations, and suitability for specific roles.

In collaboration with Cat and Dog Rescue teams, and Marketing, design and deliver comprehensive training to equip volunteers with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively.

Collaborating with Directors, match volunteers to appropriate tasks and projects based on their interests and availability, creating a schedule as needed.

Being their advocate to the Directors, provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, addressing concerns and ensuring their positive experience.

Maintain open communication with volunteers – both individually and collectively - through timely and appropriate regular updates, newsletters, and recognition. Collaborate with Marketing on rescue messaging.

Track volunteer records – profiles, schedules, onboarding checklists, training, etc.- and provide reporting as needed for information or reporting progress and success.

Organize and staff volunteer-driven events, including logistics, budgeting, and planning. (Recruitment, celebrations, Volunteer Appreciation Week and Month, awards, etc.)

Assist with grant writing related to volunteer management.

Seek assistance or guidance from Directors as needed to fulfill responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for the mission and committed to effective volunteer engagement.
• Must have team leadership experience. Prior experience in non-profit operations or volunteer management is preferred.
• Excellent communications and inter-personal skills to build relationships with volunteers and stakeholders.
• Experience leading small projects with solid organization and time management. - Comfortable with public speaking
• Self-starter with excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills - Has a means of transportation.
• Basic computer skills. Experience with the Google and Microsoft platforms, with strength in Gmail, Drive, Word, and Excel

CORE VALUES

• Kindness, respect, listening, integrity, and teamwork
• Curiosity about people and their unique and diverse contributions to the rescue