Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Supervisor: Boiler Room Manager

Current Volunteer Coordinator: Noah Marin Chorneau

Position Overview

As part of the core program group, this position helps assure that The Boiler Room runs smoothly and, as a whole, is a safe, beneficial and constructive service provided for youth and other patrons. The focus is volunteer relations, recruitment, training, scheduling, placement and recognition.

Essential Job Functions

Volunteer Coordination

• Promote the importance of courteous, prompt and reliable service with all volunteers, helping them to embody the spirit of the Boiler Room’s mission and to understand the policies so they can provide good service.
• Make contact with volunteers to fill the maximum number of shifts.
• Promote the BR to potential volunteers; recruit volunteers through ads, postings, events and word of mouth.
• Review and screen applications and conduct interviews for potential volunteers in conjunction with the general manager.
• With assistance from manager, create job duties sheets for different volunteer roles
• Coordinate staff and volunteer appreciation and team building activities
• Arrange for and/or provide on-the-job and growth/development training for volunteers.
• Maintain a computer database of volunteer names, basic demographic information including addresses, phone numbers and monthly hours worked.
• Take and post weekly staff meeting minutes.
• Update Boiler Room website calendar and keep current with all planned events.

General Service Functions

• Offer creative and innovative suggestions for growth and for solutions to problems as they arise
• Volunteer for shifts and participate in activities of The Boiler Room as schedule permits
• Recruit/train/retain volunteers from the community
• Attend all Intern and Staff meetings. Attend board meetings as personal schedule permits.
• Act as integral part of team in creating a fun, healthy, and safe environment
• Assist with implementation and adherence to all Boiler Room policies and protocols.
• Be a positive role model for youth and act as a good-will ambassador for The Boiler Room as you represent the Agency in the community
• After successful completion of three months of service in this position you may participate in job rotation program. You could have the opportunity to learn the jobs of other interns, including possibly acting as relief manager.

Schedule

This position is part-time and nonexempt. With the exception of 2 volunteer shifts per week, the above duties should be completed within the limits of 12 hours per week. Generally, this internship lasts 3 months with the possibility of a second 3-month period. Due to the unique nature of Boiler Room Internships, involving both volunteer and paid time, interns are scheduled to take two days off and away from all duties each week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Basic computer skills
• Able to maintain a professional attitude
• Good organization and file management skills: ability to maintain calendars, training schedules and other paperwork.
• Good communication skills; ability to interact with community, staff, and volunteers responsibly and respectfully
• Passion for and desire to be a part of a mission that fosters youth involvement in the community in a healthy and productive way.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Revised on May 28, 2010