Volunteer Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a champion of Volunteer Connection
• Provide expert support and guidance to regional and divisional teams in the proper and maximized utilization of Volunteer Connection
• Conduct Volunteer Connection training, using official American Red Cross training materials for volunteers and volunteer supervisors
• Serve as a Volunteer Connection expert

• Provide data and analysis to DVSE to help maintain accurate information within the database
• Provide leadership and delegation to team members if necessary 

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs - required
• Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations - required
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences - required
• Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service - required
• Work well both individually and with others - required
• Prior experience using Volunteer Connection administrative functions - required
• Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff/volunteer partners - required
• Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience – required
• Strong computer skills, preferred database knowledge - required
• Independently driven and well-organized – required
• Prior experience using Microsoft Excel - required
• Prior experience using Microsoft Access – preferred
• Prior experience using Microsoft Teams - preferred 
• Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer 100% virtually
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Training

On the job training will be provided Recommended: PMDP Volunteer Supervisor Curriculum Training Resource: Volunteer Connection Resource Library