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Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries
Volunteer Coordinator
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$48,981 / year median in Texas
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Reports To:
Executive Director.Primary:
The Volunteer Coordinator supports Department Heads by recruiting new volunteers and making placement recommendation(s).Objectives are:
- Champion TEAM in the Tomball Community
- On-going recruitment efforts to fulfill TEAM's volunteer needs
- Fill key volunteer roles with appropriately skilled and motivated persons Job Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned as appropriate)
- Recruit and conduct initial interview with volunteers
- Attend community events to attract qualified candidates
- Publicize opportunities for volunteers including advertising in our monthly newsletter, our website, and/or on social media forums
- Develop and maintain relationships with other organizations and churches
- Identify and attend community outreach opportunities such as fairs, festivals local markets and organizations
- Respond to inquiries from prospective volunteers
- Discuss area(s) of personal interest with prospective volunteers
- Communicate regularly with the TEAM Management and Executive Director regarding their need for specific volunteers, understanding what skills are required
- Promote a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization.
- Have a basic understanding of the various volunteer roles at TEAM and the required skill set for each role
- Assist with scheduling group volunteer activities or projects, as requested
- Support TEAM Management requests for additional volunteers Requirements
- Capabilities
- Demonstrated capabilities to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff and volunteers
- Ability to engage with a variety of community organizations to present TEAM attractively and to ask for participation in TEAM's mission
- Demonstrated capability to conduct one's self in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with the public and/or difficult situations
- Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job
- Ability to effectively manage a wide array of tasks, projects, and responsibilities
- Ability to work productively in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions
- Skills
- Proficient in basic computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation applications, and internet usage
- Organization and planning skills
- Record keeping skills
- Presenting effectively to small and large groups