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Volunteer Coordinator - Refugee Services
Location:
Metairie, LA
Description:
The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Immigration & Refugee Services Program staff to build out the volunteer program and manage all elements of volunteering within the program. This role involves assessing volunteer needs within the organization and meeting those needs through recruitment, training, placement, and retention of volunteers. These volunteers will conduct professional services, social support, interpretation, mentorship, support workforce readiness services, etc. to clients in the Immigration & Refugee Services Program. Candidates with an interest and commitment to immigrant rights and social justice are highly encouraged to apply. Access to reliable personal transportation is required.Qualifications:•Project management or volunteer/ staff supervision and management experience preferred;•Cultural humility and a keen understanding of diverse immigrant populations, as well as sensitivity to the special needs of migrant children, adults, and families;•Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and attentiveness to detail;•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;•Sensitivity to maintaining professionalism and confidentiality;•Written and oral proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, French, preferred but not required.Essential Job Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:•Recruit volunteers, including conduct outreach, public speaking, and attending key community events;•Serve as point of contact for all volunteers, including volunteer inquiries, orientation, and general training, volunteer issues; etc.;•Conduct at least monthly volunteer training and provide additional training and professional development opportunities for volunteers on an as needed basis;•Serve as volunteer point of contact for the Volunteer Hub database;•Support key events for the program including World Refugee Day, Thanksgiving/Christmas donation events, volunteer appreciation days, etc.;•Maintain thorough records of progress, contacts, and program goals and outcomes;•Continuously develop, implement, and regularly evaluate strategies for volunteer management based on changing needs in the community;•Other tasks as need
Company:
Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of New Orleans
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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