Volunteer Coordinator - Santa Rosa, United States - Canine Companions For Independence, Inc.

Description

As a Canine Companions employee, you'll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

You'll give independence and give a dog a job

Canine Companions' dedication to our mission is only equaled to our dedication to our employees.


Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit program including employerpaid medical, dental and vision for staff
• 14 paid holidays, including an Inclusion Holiday
• 17 paid days off during your first year (Paid time off, PTO), including hours to serve your community
• Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program/Wellness Programs
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress

- "I am so thankful and proud to work for an organization that not only cares about the people it serves, but also for the people it hires to provide the services."_
- _Senior Fundraising Team Member_

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the region's volunteer program and recruits, motivates, trains and supervises regional volunteers for utilization at Canine Companions' events and business operations.

They also develop and maintain volunteer guidelines, materials and procedures as well as organize and assist with Canine Companions' volunteer and company events in order to educate the general public and volunteers on the importance of the organization's mission and the value Canine Companions holds for its volunteer support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Recruit, screen and train volunteers in specified job areas in accordance with Canine Companions' procedures. Supervise and evaluate the ongoing work performance of volunteers and followup volunteer service with recognition and thank you letters. Frequently visit volunteer work sites and projects to reinforce excellent volunteerism and provide support when needed.
• Create, review and update volunteer job requests and related job duties. Solicit input and volunteer needs from regional office staff and maintain current job descriptions and volunteer needs for the regional campus. (e.g. docents, Team Training, graduate seminars, kennel support, puppy receptions, graduations)
• Schedule and perform public demonstrations, presentations and campus tours. Provide training and evaluations for speakers to ensure accurate public education and information about the organization. Provide adequate supplies and materials for speakers. Oversee setup of information booths and schedule staffing for offsite events. Organize and schedule volunteer staff to perform regularly scheduled campus tours to visitors and conduct unscheduled tours as necessary. Acquire and oversee special events equipment and materials to provide highquality presentations.
• Complete special development and volunteer projects, which require initiative, flexibility and creativity.
• Provide specific event training and provide volunteer coverage for campus special events. Work with volunteers during special events while providing supervision, training and support to ensure coverage and propriety.
• In conjunction with development staff, develop ad hoc volunteer committees for special events as needed. Support, encourage and oversee various volunteer chapter activities. (e.g. information booths, presentation requests, literature, demonstrations, events)
• Create and maintain volunteer files, database and other relevant volunteer information which include volunteer personal information, dates to be recognized, current address, emergency information, current phone numbers and areas of interest or ability. Track and record volunteer hours performed for Canine Companions using the Volunteer Module within the database.
• Create and implement volunteer recognition opportunities, which include a Volunteer Appreciation Event, volunteer awards for special achievements or service, acknowledgement of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Maintain and update all volunteer bulletin boards on campus and oversee volunteer recognition to reinforce the importance of Canine Companions' volunteers and the volunteer program.
• Oversee the publishing of monthly newsletters to include volunteer activities and recognition for volunteers (e.g. puppy raisers, breeder caretakers and other staff volunteer support).
• Work with National Marketing staff to update the Volunteer Sourcebook to meet the organizations needs as well as the volunteer's needs.
• Lead monthly chapter Presidents calls with leadership from the volunteer chapters in the region. Act as the liaison between volunteer chapters and regional staff. Ensure complete compliance with the Volunteer Sourcebook to ensure consistency among the chapters.
• Update volunteer webpage on the Canine Companions website as well as updating chapter websites.
• Be accountable not only for direct responsibili