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VS: Volunteer Services Recognition and Appreciation Lead

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VS: Volunteer Services Recognition and Appreciation Lead

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. The Volunteer Services Recognition and Appreciation Lead oversees the development and implementation of both formal and informal recognition efforts and promotes formal regional recognition programs. Successfully support Department Recognition and Appreciation Leads to ensure recognition is considered by all lines of service within the Region.

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Locations

All Chapter and Satellite Offices throughout the Northern Ohio Region

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote the participation in the formal regional recognition programs
  • Lead the One Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Committee throughout the year to ensure all lines of business are represented in regional events and activities.
  • Develop and implement both informal and formal volunteer appreciation & recognition events and programs
  • Work with the Volunteer Services Engagement Lead to support volunteer supervisors with ideas, tips, and reminders for ways to informally and formally recognize volunteers
  • Promote a culture that supports volunteerism by reinforcing the importance of volunteer appreciation on a daily basis
  • Support a team of volunteers to ensure that the regional recognition plan is implemented
  • Act as a subject matter expert on formal and informal recognition opportunities

 

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Can understand and communicate a leadership role
  • Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed
  • Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience both within the immediate team environment and within other departments
  • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross  policies.

Time Commitment

Approximately 2 hours per month, working remotely and on-site. Greater commitment of time during the annual recognition time period.

Development Opportunities

  • Community advocacy and leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Enhance leadership and communication skills
  • Interact with and meet a variety of people
  • Team building with the Red Cross, volunteers and community partners

Length of Appointment

One year appointment, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position

Relationships

Red Cross employees, volunteers, donors and the public

Training

Refer to the Volunteer Services Engagement Lead Onboarding and Training Plan for the most up to date training requirements. 

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