Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Reports to: Peer Coordinator Program Manager
Status: Hourly, Full Time – 32 hours per week
Overview: Child Advocates – Denver CASA advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by training diverse volunteers who create opportunities for children, youth and families to thrive. Denver CASA trains and supervises Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers who work with children and youth who have been abused and neglected and have a child welfare case open.
Purpose: The Volunteer Coordinator manages the application, screening and retention of volunteers in activities including onboarding, data maintenance and retention efforts as well as providing overall administrative support to the organization.
Denver CASA continues to build a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the distinct voices of our employees, volunteers, board members and children served. We want every employee to feel valued and appreciated and bring their fully authentic selves to work. Child Advocates-Denver CASA is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin or any other protected characteristic. We seek a broad and diverse pool of candidates.
MAJOR DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Position Summary: Position reports to Chief Development Officer. Position works with volunteers and assists in overseeing volunteer activities at WFB. Works closely with the Volunteer Manager to support daily volunteer priorities. Must adhere to Weld Food Bank Core Values.
Volunteer Supervision
Other
Skills / Requirements
Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Organization/Location: Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, 11968 Mineral Road, Longmont, CO 80504
Date: January 2025
Reports To: Program Director
Hours: 40 hours/week
Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the overall recruitment, training, coordination, and management of CTRC Volunteers. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, supervising and recognizing CTRC volunteers; performing administrative duties necessary for the implementation, operation and evaluation of the Volunteer Program; working closely with program staff to ensure quality, effective and seamless services; providing training and supervision necessary for volunteers to be able to fulfill their roles; and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. This position is required to work some weekends and evenings. This position can be physically demanding and requires the ability to mount and dismount participants weighing up to 200 pounds; running and standing in arena footing; and working outside in all weather.
Job Duties
Volunteer Management:
● Maintain an environment conducive to volunteer safety
● Communicate with volunteers in a and respectful manner, promoting direct and ethical communication
● Solicit volunteer feedback and encourage volunteer interaction on a consistent basis
● Respond to all volunteer communication in a timely manner
● Lead all volunteer recruitment efforts
● Lead and coordinate training team meetings, schedules, and trainings
● Serve as support staff for instructors during class (e.g. keep walkie talkie at all times, monitor weather radio, monitor rider and volunteer cancelations); designate another staff
member when Head Instructor and you are not available.
Volunteer Training:
● Ensure quality volunteer performance through ongoing training, evaluation, and recognition
● Thoroughly orient and train new volunteers
● Lead New Volunteer Trainings
● Promote safe and effective volunteer performance
● Assist with horse handling clinics – at least one time per session
● Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for volunteers
● Work with instructors to provide appropriate feedback to volunteers
Volunteer Scheduling:
● Schedule volunteers to ensure all riders needs are met
● Ensure class coverage when volunteers are absent
● Post daily volunteer schedules and substitution assignments
● Accurately assess volunteer strengths for appropriate scheduling
● Ensure volunteers are not working beyond their ability level
Volunteer Recognition:
● Successfully implement volunteer appreciation activities, once per session
● Foster positive “climate of belonging” among volunteers
● Ensure Volunteer of the Month selection and recognition
● Ensure Volunteer of the Year selection and recognition
Administrative:
● Maintain volunteer applications and ensure yearly updates
● Maintain volunteer database in Better Impact (i.e.info, session and hour tracking)
● Conduct effective volunteer program evaluations
● Maintain up to date volunteer training manual
● Maintain volunteer name tags
● Create volunteer phone list and substitution list each session.
● Post signs at last week of sessions informing volunteers and participants of session’s end; post signs at start of session welcoming all to new session.
Program Maintenance:
● Answer office telephones when necessary and check voice mail (Volunteer and Rider/Volunteer Cancellation)
● Assist in maintaining a quality therapeutic riding program at CTRC
● Represent CTRC to participants, volunteers, and to the public in a positive, supportive, and professional manner
● Ensure that all classes run smoothly, safely, and on time by providing support for fellow instructors including but not limited to general office support, radio buddy duties, arena
set-up and take down, and helping with mounting/dismounting when necessary
● Assist with the coordination of volunteers for special events (e.g. clinics, OSWC’s, United Day of Caring…) hosted at CTRC
● Maintain positive, productive communication with all staff regarding volunteer and program issues
● Be knowledgeable and qualified to handle operating center emergencies
Professional Behavior:
● Represent CTRC in a positive and professional manner.
● Maintain safety as CTRC’s paramount concern. Place safety first in all actions and activities.
● Promote and support an effective team environment, including adherence to Ethical Communication practices with staff, participants, volunteers, and community members.
• Demonstrate respect, interest, compassion and caring for program participants, volunteers, and community members.
● Know, and abide by, CTRC’s Operating Policies and Procedures.
● Know, support, and promote the Mission, Values and Goals of CTRC.
● Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
At the Colorado
Railroad Museum, we believe there’s something amazing about trains. We work
hard every day to create extraordinary opportunities for learning in a fun and
interactive environment. We also work hard to engage members, donors and
supporters at all levels and from all walks of life in the work of the museum.
To accomplish these goals, we bring together a dynamic team of talented
individuals, both paid and volunteer, whose passions range from locomotive
restoration to exhibit design, to developing engaging programs to offering only
the best in customer service and the guest experience. We offer a comprehensive
benefits package for full-time employees, competitive wages, and a supporting,
fun and rewarding work environment.
The Colorado Railroad Museum seeks a friendly, creative,
and organized individual to oversee its expansive Volunteer Program. This
individual oversees all aspects of the Volunteer Program including recruitment,
training, placement, record keeping, and supervising volunteer staff. The
Volunteer Coordinator also works closely with the Event Manager to ensure that
all volunteer positions for staffing events are filled and directly supervises
these volunteers.
Position: Volunteer
Coordinator/Manager
Schedule: Full-time,
40 hours/week; flexible schedule but typically Wednesday
through Sunday days or Tuesdays through Saturdays, early morning, evening and
holiday hours as necessary
Rate: $46,000 to $50,000/year
Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) match.
Reports
to: Director of Operations
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
· Manage all aspects of the Museum’s volunteer record
keeping and communications software programs, including Volgistics and MyEmma,
to build volunteer positions, manage scheduling, communicate with volunteers,
maintain data and track volunteer progress.
· Coordinate and support other paid staff
volunteer leads
· Coordinate and/or assist with staff supervision of volunteers and volunteer
projects on the grounds
· Work with staff to plan and organize annual
Volunteer Recognition Banquet
· Post job descriptions for all volunteer positions
· Plan and organize quarterly Volunteer Fairs and
subsequent Volunteer Orientations
· Works directly with Event Manager and other
staff members as appropriate to facilitate Day Out With Thomas™ and POLAR EXPRESS™
Train Ride and other Museum special events
· Recruits new volunteers and seeks out new
opportunities to source volunteers
· Works with agencies to coordinate and schedule
community service work force
· Oversee community service volunteers and monitor
their projects
· Work with Jefferson County Adult Education to
manage their work force
· Coordinate with Director of Membership to track
and notify volunteers who earn annual memberships
· Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
· Ability to communicate with guests, co-workers
and volunteer team members in a direct, respectful and confident manner.
· Takes initiative in problem solving situations
and works well independently.
· Ability to lead on-going groups of volunteers in
a way that is supportive and keeps them focused and engaged.
· Familiarity with volunteer tracking data bases,
like Volgistics.
· Ability to adjust to shifting job duties,
responsibilities and priorities.
· College degree, preferably BA in Business or
Hospitality Management or other Museum related field OR a significant amount of
experience in volunteer management, event planning and coordination.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Additional Information
· This position is
subject to a probationary period not to exceed six months.
· Minimum age: 21
· The Colorado Railroad
Museum is an at-will employer.
The Colorado Railroad Museum is an equal
opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse
staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage
applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: 20 hours/week
0.5 FTE
Some flexibility based on seasonality Hybrid work model
FSLA: Hourly, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Must attend scheduled events and staff meetings through the year
SALARY: $21/hour (approximately $21,840 annually for 20 hours/week)
Bilingual candidates eligible for an additional $1 – $2/hour
MISSION: Loveland Youth Gardeners (LYG) empowers youth facing challenges to cultivate life/work skills, environmental stewardship, and a spirit of community service, because everyone deserves to thrive.
SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator provides primary oversight for all volunteer functions within Loveland Youth Gardeners. This includes volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communication, and recognition/appreciation. This position is responsible for working in tandem with team members to ensure adequate volunteer coverage for programming, events, farm work, and other LYG needs. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining key community relationships that help to advance the organization’s mission.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Volunteer Coordination
Farm Operations Support
Program Support
Community Outreach
Additional Tasks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Requirements:
CORE VALUES