Volunteer Coordinator

  • Churchatthepark
  • CCS Family Shelter - 3749 Portland Road NE, Salem, OR
  • 1mo ago
  • Full-time
  • On-site
Wage: $25.13/hour + DOE + DOQ
Schedule: Monday - Friday 
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
 
Position Summary:
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of our organization's volunteer program. They will oversee the recruitment, placement, and orientation of volunteers, while ensuring that their roles are fulfilling and that they feel valued and involved. They will also oversee the donation center.  
 

Intangibles: 

  • Personal connection and devotion to Church at the Park mission.

  • Love for unsheltered people and genuine concern for their well-being. 

  • Resourcefulness – a figure-it-out attitude. 

  • Response-Ability – ownership attitude in solving problems and making us better. 

  • Interpersonal competency in diverse communities, including faith communities. 

 

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:   

  • Associates’ Degree or equivalent experience in the volunteer/non-profit field.

  • A minimum of two years of previous non-profit, community engagement, or volunteer organization experience preferred. 

  • Excellent technical language skills, both verbal and written.  

  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information. 

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, Zoom, etc.; Experience or capacity for technology related to presentations and meetings. 

  • Able to receive direction and independently follow tasks through with minimum supervision. 

  • Must have valid Oregon Driver's license; must have been a licensed driver for at least 2 years; must have a driving record that permits coverage under C@P’s company insurance. 

Essential Functions (But Not Limited To):

Volunteer Administration: Recruiting, Training, and Placement:

  • Ensure the application process is efficient and user-friendly.  

  • Oversee the administration of potential volunteers & interns, including recruiting, onboarding, training, and placing volunteers. 

  • Partner with chaplains and site leadership on volunteer placement and activities. 

  • Place volunteers in roles best suited to their skills and interests. 

  • Schedule, organize, and lead volunteer & intern orientations.  

  • Clearly communicate to potential volunteers C@P’s mission and vision as well as expectations and boundaries.   

  • Manage the donation center, integrating with the staff, volunteers, and participants to understand their needs and improve the overall experience for everyone involved.  

Volunteer Care & Appreciation:

  • Focus on volunteer engagement: provide feedback, ensure they feel involved, and address concerns to maintain volunteer retention.   

  • Plan and organize regular volunteer recognition and appreciation events. 

  • Provide documentation for SNAP, Medicaid, and others needing to complete community service. 

Communication:

  • Attend bi-weekly meetings with Director of Communications, regular meetings with communications team, Chaplains, and program leadership.  

  • Meet with site management and other staff regularly to give and receive feedback concerning volunteers and provide access to volunteer schedules  

  • Be on-call to manage and support volunteers, being responsible for the designated volunteer coordination phone.  

  • Stay updated with volunteer & intern-related information on the website, ensuring relevance and accuracy. 

Cultivate the Mission and Values of C@P with Community Partners & Volunteers: 

  • Understand and communicate C@P mission, vision, and values to new partners & volunteers.  

  • Communicate opportunities for volunteer, donations, interns and program partnership to churches, colleges, and businesses.    

  • Coordinate with the Communications Team on presentations to community members and follow-up needed to partner churches and businesses.   

$25.13 - $25.13 per-hour-wage

Work environment: 

  • Close quarters with vulnerable people including individuals without stable living situations who may be struggling with mental health and substance use concerns.  

  • Indoor/Outdoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands, and occasional unpredictable behavior.  

  • Must be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds or less.  Must be able to go up and down stairs at least a few times per shift. 

  • High contact with C@P staff. 

  • Driving between Church at the Park operated and managed sites. 

  • Attend required training, team meetings, and learn policies and procedures for C@P operations. 

 

Mission Statement: Creating a table of love and acceptance for those who need it most.  Empowering people to change their lives and exit poverty by providing vital services and community leadership.  

All C@P employees are required to complete a pre-employment criminal history check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug screens during employment.