Volunteer Mobilization Manager

Volunteer Management

• Manage the process of connecting groups of volunteers to meaningful opportunities to provide one time and ongoing volunteer service to Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, Calcasieu, and Jeff Davis Parishes
• Become a resource and point of contact connecting volunteers and volunteer opportunities
• Manage and oversee all elements of volunteer project management
• Cultivate, recruit, maintain, coordinate and train the necessary number of volunteers for all the organizational needs
• Develop volunteer retention and recognition practice
• Plan and manage at least one community engagement event that engages the community at large in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis Parishes
• Supervise all volunteers assigned
• Create service opportunities for groups visiting SWLA seeking service projects, including on-site and off-site
• Manage volunteer registration process
• Maintain files and record-keeping system to ensure proper handling of all volunteer related correspondence
• Maintain up-to-date records on all volunteers
• Interview, screen and train all potential volunteers to ensure compliance and regulatory mandates
• Research grant opportunities, write and manage any grant funding in relation to volunteer projects and complete reporting requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely tracking of volunteer hours
• Act as the primary contact to respond to enquiries from volunteers
• Develop trainings to develop volunteer capacity within our service area
• Receive training and be prepared to support volunteer disaster efforts within the service area
• Develop and mobilize volunteers to become active in disaster
• Attend community events and promote volunteerism