Volunteer Coordinator, Career Wardrobe
Posted by on September 09, 2013
Volunteer Coordinator, Career Wardrobe
Overview:
Career Wardrobe’s mission is to empower women in transition by providing programs which inspire the confidence necessary to achieve self‐sufficiency and pursue a productive career. We do this by providing professional work attire, educational programs and networking tools and opportunities.
Career Wardrobe is looking for a college or professional intern to assist with coordinating volunteer activities for both Career Wardrobe and The Wardrobe Boutique. This is an unpaid intern position.
Volunteer Recruitment and Training:
Work with program staff to determine volunteer needs and recruit required number of volunteers via social media and outreach activities.
Keep Volunteer Orientation Outline and handouts updated for staff to use when conducting Volunteer Orientations.
Research and conduct outreach to community organizations, colleges and corporations with volunteer initiatives to coordinate volunteer involvement.
Work with staff to plan annual volunteer appreciation event and bi‐annual volunteer acknowledgement activities (thank you notes, Boutique coupons, etc).
Volunteer Management and Tracking:
Communicate regularly with volunteers through phone calls, emails, social networking sites and monthly e‐newsletters.
Manage volunteer application process, including logging volunteers into database, tracking volunteer hours/activities and filing application forms.
Collect and manage feedback regarding volunteers and volunteer activities. Share feedback with staff to make improvement in volunteer process and handle issues.
Qualifications:
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce database
Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations
Commitment to women’s issues and economically disadvantaged populations
Application Procedure:
Send resume and cover letter to Mel Gipprich, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or mailto: Mel Gipprich, Career Wardrobe, 21 South 12th Street, Suite 110, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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