Volunteer Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Supports and acts as a local liaison on behalf of the Red Cross
• Assists in Ensuring all potential CDCE/VAVS volunteers are registered with the local Red Cross unit, receive volunteer orientation, are assisted with the CDCE/VAVS application and placement and receive information on volunteer opportunities with the VA
• Promote the recruitment of volunteers and donations of financial and material resources in accordance with facility needs
• Attend and participate in quarterly CDCE/VAVS meetings, serve on CDCE/VAVS Sub-committees and task groups to assist with improving the overall CDCE/VAVS program
• When Local Representative in not available coordinate with the CDCE/VAVS Program Manager to perform the Annual Joint Review (AJR)
• Assist Local Representative to facilitate volunteer placement in coordination with the CDCE/VA Program Manager and workplace supervisor and assist Region and VA staff when an affiliated volunteer must be removed for cause
• Maintain records and submit reports as required by the Red Cross and VA
• Attend quarterly phone meetings with the assigned Red Cross National and Division Staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a current badged CDCE/VAVS local volunteer
• Broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer service
• Basic computer and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate and work with other leaders in a management team relationship
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
• Program management experience is a plus but not required
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Training

• Orientation to the American Red Cross
• CDCE/VAVS Orientation provided by the local VA
• Specific job-related training provided by the CDCE/VAVS Program Manager