May 4, 2023

RECRUITMENT

• Conduct outreach at community events to recruit a diverse pool of volunteers
• Respond to all volunteer inquiries for the agency
• Maintain public listings regarding volunteer opportunities
• Screen and interview volunteer candidates

TRAINING

• Develop curriculum and related materials for all volunteer trainings, quarterly
• Implement initial training and continuing education for volunteers, quarterly
• Provide training and continuing education for interns

RETENTION

• Provide follow up and support for all volunteers
• Implement best practices for volunteer retention

SCHEDULING

• Maintain calendar for sexual assault coverage by staff and Volunteer Advocates
• Schedule all volunteer activities, including life skills at shelter
• Coordinate volunteers for all agency outreach and community events
• Serve as liaison to community groups and task forces

SUPERVISION/ACCOUNTABILITY/COORDINATION

• Supervise all volunteers (Volunteer Advocates, Direct Services Volunteers, Office Volunteers, Interns)
• Reassign or terminate volunteers as needed
• Conduct annual performance reviews of volunteers
• Maintain database for tracking and scheduling volunteers and volunteer opportunities
• Ensure that the agency receives a sufficient number of volunteer hours to qualify for a full grant match from grant funders
• Coordinate client life skills and children’s activities at least three (3) times per week

RECOGNITION

• Organize volunteer appreciation events and other recognition efforts
• Provide on-going support and appreciation for all volunteers.

SAFE PASSAGE TEAM MEMBER

• Serve walk-in clients on an as-needed basis
• Serve as the on-call staff back-up one week per month and on an as-needed basis
• Maintain volunteer page on website and update social media accounts at least every other day with material relevant to recruitment and retention of volunteers
• Work with staff to coordinate volunteers for specific needs as they arise
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in human services or related field; relevant work experience equivalent to the degree acceptable. Bachelor’s level required
• Have a working knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention education
• Experience with volunteer program coordination
• Experience and ability to train, support and supervise agency volunteers
• Ability to work with diverse populations, demonstrating cultural competency and community awareness
• Strong command and knowledge of Microsoft Office and ease in adaptation to new technology
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual preferred
• Commitment to Safe Passage mission and values: Empower the Survivor | Eliminate the Abuse | Engage the Community | Engender Change

To apply, resumes can be sent to staff@safepassagesc.org