SAF- Volunteer Partner
SAF- Volunteer Partner
This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. A Volunteer Partner serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with a Red Cross leader to achieve Red Cross goals and objectives.
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Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
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• Develop and execute an implementation work plan outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics supporting the [Functional Area’s] priorities. Set realistic targets and focus on delivering results. • Proactively identify and respond to challenges impacting the [Functional Area’s] priorities with steps to address those challenges in the context of the [Functional Area’s] talent and its ability to execute. • Build a culture that supports the Red Cross mission. • Develop/build [Functional Area’s] team of skilled volunteers. • Recruit volunteers to ensure redundancy in managing key implementation planning processes and/or critical operations functions. • Identify roles for volunteers based of the implementation plan as well as delegate and mentor volunteers in a supportive manner. • Incorporate training program into volunteer work plans to strengthen the team. • Design an ongoing succession plan, consistent with the development/training program. • Key Involvement in Ad Hoc projects (both tactical and strategic) as and when required. • [Outline specific Functional Area Responsibilities and goals ]
• EXAMPLE: CEO Volunteer Partner • Priority1: Fundraising & Financial Management (Objective: Develop and implement fundraising program targeting largest regional commercial organizations) • Priority2: Face of the Red Cross in the Community (Objective: Establish and/or increase engagement in effective relationships with leaders in businesses, community organizations, state/local governmental agencies, faith-based entities) • Priority3: Leadership and Management Development (Objective: Provide coaching and guidance to senior staff and volunteer leadership team members and ensure that a professional development culture permeates the region.)
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Qualifications
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submission of vaccine status and supporting documentation in Volunteer Connection if participating in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.
- Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
- Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations
- Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
- Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service
- Work well both individually and with others
- Relevant, complementary management and/or technical skills/operational experience
- Strategic thinking including ability to understand and communicate the organization’s vision and mission, and process-oriented with regards to decision making and implementation planning
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- Team building, talent management, and succession planning skills to grow the organization’s capabilities
- Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed
- Understanding the value of volunteers and providing leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience
Training
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- On-the-job training from supervisor, as needed
Development Opportunities
- Community advocacy and leadership
- Relationship building
- Enhanced leadership and communication skills
- Interact with and meet a variety of people
- Team building with the Red Cross, volunteers and community partners
- Expand knowledge base in humanitarian efforts and emergency/disaster response
- Become a member of the Board of Director
Length of Appointment
One year appointment, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position.
Time Commitment
Approximately 10 hours per week, working remotely and/or on site