Volunteer Specialist
Washington, DC | Hybrid | $24.03 - $26.44 | Washington Post Top Workplace
Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Community of Hope is seeking a 30-hour-per-week full-time Volunteer Specialist. In this role, you’ll ensure there are enough volunteers for program or organization activities, as well as support volunteers and program teams. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to ending homelessness and making a difference every day! This position is located at The Conway Health and Resource Center in Southwest, DC.
Our Approach and Values:
- We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives.
- We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
- We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
- We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do
What You’ll Do
- Recruits and screens volunteers across all programs including updating online recruitment platforms and attending recruiting fairs.
- Schedules sufficient number of volunteers for volunteer opportunities (e.g. Fam-Club, Birthday & Winter Parties) at COH’s short-term family housing sites.
- Ensures that volunteers have proper supervision and support for their duties at Fam-Club as well as birthday and other parties/activities.
- Works with the Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) to plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities for Fam-Club.
- Develops relationships with Fam-Club participants, including adults, children, and youth, to create a safe and welcoming environment.
- Supports team’s storytelling for “Stories of Hope” and other communications by collecting photo releases and taking photos of residents. Connects Communications team with families who are interested in sharing their story.
- Ensures that volunteers complete Volunteer Guidelines and Policies prior to volunteering, including securing parent/guardian signatures for minor volunteers.
- Maintains communication with volunteers via phone, email, and/or mail to develop and maintain ongoing, long-term participation and strengthen involvement (i.e. for continued volunteer involvement as well as to convert to becoming donors).
