Volunteer Coordinator

Description

ORGANIZATION:

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014. 

OUR MISSION

To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency. 

OUR VISION

Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing. 

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life! 
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!  

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated. 
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence. 
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness. •
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do. 
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.  

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness. 

PURPOSE:

 The Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator is one of the public faces of the organization in this area. They are responsible for tracking volunteer hours and managing award programs. Since volunteers are not paid, tracking a volunteer’s time with the organization is important, and allows the organization to recognize the person with certificates or other mementos. This plays an important role in recruiting and retaining good volunteers. Other volunteer coordinator duties and responsibilities 

Requirements

Functional Relationships

• Reports to Regional Director
• Collaborates with members of the Leadership team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Volunteering & Public Awareness (Including reporting).
• Recruitment and retention of volunteers across the local community.
• Planning and organizing events in conjunction with the leadership team
• Complete the background checks for volunteer applicants.
• Monitor and report on volunteer hours across the region.
• Oversight of the volunteer board, ensuring that the county and its areas are represented.
• Periodic evaluation of volunteers both of their performance and their experiences.
• Managing and monitoring the volunteer database.
• Being the point of contact for volunteers, providing training on the use of the app.
• Scheduling of tours and visits with potential volunteers, partners and education groups of the resources available in the community.
• Completing periodic audits on the information in the app to ensure that all volunteer information is accurate.
• Providing options and opportunities for expanded volunteer activities across the region.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Community Engagement & Networking skills
• Leadership & Management Skills
• Experience with database and information tracking
• Decision Making
• Computer Skills (specifically Office 365 and Google Suite)
• Organization Skills

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

(Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life & Disability 
• 401k 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 

Compensation

Starting Wage at $20/hour

Full-Time Position, 30 Hours

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.