Help support Red Cross volunteers!
Did you know that over 90% of the workforce for the American Red Cross is volunteer? From home fires to hurricanes, hundreds of Iowans give their time, talent and treasure to the Red Cross everyday providing care, comfort and compassion during times of disaster. As an Engagement Volunteer, you will help support, engage and recognize these hard working volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follows up with volunteers and departments to ensure proper placement and job satisfaction.
- Serve as a resource for volunteer supervisors in all lines of service (Disaster Cycle Services, Biomedical, etc.)
- Serves as the point of contact for reassignment or referring volunteers to other departments
- Connects supervisors of volunteers to Volunteer Services HR relations
Qualifications:
- 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
- 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
Time Commitment:
• Variable; Approximately 10 hours per month, working remotely and on-site.
