Volunteer Program Coordinator
Location
Kendalia, Texas, United States
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2+ years
Compensation
$20 - $20 per hour
Posted
1w ago
Summary and responsibilities
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Summary
The Volunteer Program Coordinator recruits, engages, and retains volunteers to meet organizational needs, generates volunteering opportunities, and ensures appropriate training. This role also involves conducting educational and advocacy programs consistent with the organization's mission and representing the organization professionally in the community.
The Volunteer Program Coordinator works under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement and will work with the WRR leadership staff to assess and meet the needs of the organization through the recruitment, engagement, and retention of a reliable volunteer base. They will work to generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the changing needs of the organization. In partnership with WRR directors and managers, they will assist in ensuring volunteers are appropriately matched with and trained for responsibilities through orientation and information sessions. The Volunteer Coordinator, under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement, is also responsible for conducting educational and advocacy programs (on and off-site of WRR locations) consistent with the mission, philosophy, and values of Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. The Volunteer Coordinator must professionally represent the organization to a variety of audiences in the community.
Primary Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteers
Provide information to current and potential volunteers and external organizations through frequent face-to-face, telephone and email contact.
Monitor, support, motivate and train volunteers to ensure they enjoy, appreciate and understand their valued contributions to the efforts of the organization.
Organize, arrange and conduct volunteer orientation, information, and training sessions.
Meet and exceed volunteer recruitment and program goals as outlined by WRR leadership staff
Identify and implement expansion opportunities for the WRR volunteer program
Record and track volunteer hours and attendance, maintaining databases and completing reports as required
Coordinate with volunteers and WRR staff regarding on-location accommodations for long term volunteers
Motivate, encourage and provide ongoing support to current and new volunteers through face-to-face, email and telephone interactions to ensure maximum engagement and retention.
Oversee adult and youth community service/learning volunteer projects
This position is also responsible for conducting disciplinary actions regarding any WRR volunteer whose conduct or practices are either inappropriate for the organization or when such actions endanger the well-being of any animal.
Represent WRR at Community Engagement events throughout the community
Administration
Attend meetings in San Antonio and Kendalia as required.
Assist with WRR events as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Attributes: Friendly, warm, inviting, caring, outgoing personality
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant job experience.
Experience: 2+ Years managing a volunteer program; ideally including experience with wildlife in a rehabilitation setting.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Volgistics experience is a plus.
Meningitis, tetanus, and rabies vaccinations are required within 60 days of employment. NOTE: Advanced payment program is available to assist with rabies pre-exposure vaccination.
Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance
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2+ years
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$20 - $20 per hour
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Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Team size
Growing team
Location
Kendalia, Texas, United States
Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) receives over 11,000 wild animals per year for rehabilitation and release as well as providing permanent sanctuary for more than 600 resident non- releasable indigenous wildlife, non-native wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles and birds) and farmed animals. Wildlife Rescue is located on 212 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, near Austin and San Antonio.
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Volunteer Program Coordinator
Kendalia, Texas, United States • Full Time