Volunteer Coordinator (ROC Give A Lift)

STATUS: Full Time/ Non-exempt (37.5 hours)

Hourly Rate: up to $22.00

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

The ROC GAL coordinator oversees the volunteer transportation program, ROC Give-A-Lift (GAL). ROC GAL is a new volunteer driver program providing essential transportation services to residents of the City of Rochester aged 60+. The goal will be to increase the capacity of volunteer transportation in underrepresented areas of the City of Rochester by building on, and expanding beyond, the existing programs. Entrepreneurial spirit, experience collaborating with diverse constituents, and comfort in the public realm needed. Demonstrated experience working with volunteers required. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.0 Volunteer Coordination

• Screen, orient and assign volunteers.
• Manage volunteer placement.
• Maintain files, data, and time sheets. 
• Completes GAL ROC’s reporting requirements.
• Works with GAL Manager, AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer and TRAC services.
• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment plan including outreach presentations. 
• Participate in the agency volunteer management committee.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices in volunteer management.

2.0 Development of new volunteer transportation program

• Create affiliations with city of Rochester leadership, potential social groups, colleges, faith communities, neighborhood centers, and human service organizations.
• Establish program serving underrepresented areas of the City of Rochester.
• Effectively implement “Assisted Rides” technology as program management tool.

3.0 Provides Ride Coordination for City of Rochester Residents

• Fields requests from residents 60+ seeking transportation. 
• Provides volunteer match for transportation requests.
• Provides mobility management support to individuals, including support to schedule rides and other transportation services for individuals served. 
• Documents of all actions accordingly

4.0 Participates as a member of the inter-agency team.

• Participate in all staff meetings (departmental and agency) and training, including cultural competency and corporate compliance.
• Accepts and seeks guidance and supervision from the Director for Regional Mobility Management.

5.0 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BA, BS degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years’ experience working in volunteerism, and/or recruitment, as well as experience working with age and economically diverse populations

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Computer skills and comfort with modern technology
• Strong organizational skills necessary.
• Must be able manage multiple projects at the same time. 
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel around the county for outreach. 
• Availability to attend evening and weekend events as needed. 
• Embraces work in multi-cultural situations.

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

If working 37.5 hours, the following benefits are available

Vacation (21 days) 

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Medical Insurance (3 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision (2 options)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with company contribution

403(b) Retirement Program

If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity, 

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. 

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled