Overview

This position is temporary through January 30, 2025.

Starting rate: $25/hour

The Volunteer Coordinator will work with area organizations to recruit, train and manage area volunteers and connect them to participants within the Advocates community. They will coordinate daily activities and volunteer project events.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference ?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility needed for some nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Liaison with other agencies and organizations to identify potential volunteers in the community

• Comfort level with social media platforms to recruit potential volunteers.

• Liaison with health care plans and other partners to identify individuals who would benefit from the interaction with a volunteer.

• Train the volunteers and ensure that they have obtained the appropriate background checks.

• Attend trainings, supervision and staff meetings as assigned.

• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights Policy

• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

• Adhere to all principles related to the Advocates Way.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred and 1-2 years’ experience in Human Services or administrative role

• Experience with using social media

• Bilingual preferred: Spanish and or Portuguese

• Ability to flex time to work nights and weekends.

• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

• Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle .

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and cultivates diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. _  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are strongly encouraged to apply._

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening . We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.

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Job Locations US-MA-Framingham

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED

Job ID 2024-10882

Organization Advocates

Type Temporary Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week 40

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