Project Self-Sufficiency - Newton, NJ
posted 2 months ago
The Volunteer Coordinator and Community Resource Specialist is a full-time professional role focused on recruiting, training, and managing volunteers while connecting individuals and families with essential community resources and services. This position plays a crucial role in coordinating volunteer activities, maintaining comprehensive volunteer records, and ensuring a positive experience for all volunteers involved. The specialist will assess client needs, provide information and referrals, and collaborate with various community organizations to ensure comprehensive support for clients. Key responsibilities include volunteer recruitment and onboarding, where the coordinator will source and recruit volunteers through various channels such as social media, community events, and databases. This involves conducting interviews and background checks, as well as facilitating orientation and training sessions for new volunteers. In terms of volunteer management and event coordination, the coordinator will assign volunteers to roles that match their skills and interests, develop and maintain a volunteer schedule, monitor and evaluate volunteer performance, and provide ongoing support and recognition to volunteers. Additionally, the coordinator will plan and organize volunteer participation in events and activities, coordinating logistics such as site selection, supplies, and scheduling, while serving as the primary point of contact for volunteers during events. The role also encompasses community outreach and education, promoting volunteer opportunities within the community, building and maintaining relationships with community organizations and partners, and representing the organization at community events and meetings. The coordinator will conduct outreach activities to inform the community about available resources, organize and facilitate workshops and informational sessions, and develop educational materials and resources for clients and the community. In terms of client assessment, support, and advocacy, the coordinator will conduct assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for services, provide information and referrals to appropriate community resources, assist clients in navigating social services and accessing benefits, and advocate for clients' needs and rights within the community and service systems. The coordinator will work to remove barriers to accessing services and resources and participate in community meetings and coalitions to represent client interests. Finally, the role includes resource coordination and administrative duties, such as maintaining accurate records of volunteer information, community resources, and services, preparing reports on volunteer activities and impact, managing the volunteer database, and ensuring data integrity. The coordinator will develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers, coordinate with other agencies to ensure clients receive comprehensive support, maintain accurate and confidential client records, and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.