Volunteer Coordinator
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Job Location:
Hackensack, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiatives (BVMI) mission by supporting engaging and coordinating the volunteers who make our healthcare center possible. This part-time position serves as a primary point of contact for volunteers and works closely with the Volunteer Manager to ensure a positive organized and meaningful volunteer experience. The ideal candidate is people-centered highly organized and proactivesomeone who enjoys building relationships improving systems and supporting a diverse group of volunteers with varied backgrounds and lived experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support volunteer recruitment efforts including researching new recruitment opportunities
- Coordinate onboarding processes for new volunteers
- Maintain accurate volunteer records ensuring all required documentation is completed and up to date (confidentiality agreements medical clearance background checks etc.)
Volunteer Engagement & Communication
- Serve as a point of contact for volunteers responding to questions and providing ongoing support
- Communicate regularly with volunteers via email and other channels
- Assist with welcoming new volunteers through photos emails and internal communications
- Support volunteer recognition efforts including thank-you messages cards and volunteer spotlights on the website
Database Website & Scheduling Support
- Maintain and update the volunteer database
- Update and manage volunteer-related content on the BVMI website including meeting notices leadership updates and announcements
- Assist with maintaining volunteer schedules and provide backup scheduling support as needed
- Assist with volunteer-related reporting and data tracking
Events Outreach & Special Projects
- Assist with planning and organizing volunteer appreciation events including the Volunteer Holiday Party
- Support school supply drives holiday gift drives health fairs and outreach initiatives
Employment Standards:
- Education - High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
- Experience - 1 years in healthcare non-profit or high-touch customer service. Experience with volunteer programs is a major plus.
- Technical Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook). Ability to quickly learn volunteer management software and CMS tools.
- Communication - Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to engage authentically with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Attributes - Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing sensitive information with total confidentiality.
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any additional duties or other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employee contract implied or otherwise other than at-will employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides high-quality health care at no cost to qualifying low-income adults who have no health insurance in Bergen County, New Jersey.
