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The Volunteer Coordinator works to support the volunteer needs within a team. As a member of the leadership team, they work to identify the roles and tasks needed to be fulfilled by volunteers to support the team's goals and AFS programs within the team. They will help to coordinate the recruitment, orientation, integration and recognition of volunteers in the team.
Tasks
- Collaborate with and lead Team Leadership to assess local volunteer needs and create a volunteer development plan for the Team
- Coordinate recruitment and welcoming of new volunteers
- Oversee the volunteer registration and re-registration process
- Establish and maintain a program of “new volunteer orientation sessions”
- Ensure adequate publicity to attract volunteers to become involved and aware of the full range of AFS volunteer opportunities available
- Maintain and update a local database of volunteers (active & retired) and returnees
- Ensure follow up with new volunteer leads in timely manner including ensuring that every volunteer has a Volunteer Interview completed as soon as possible
- Work with the Team and chapter to develop and implement a plan to recognize volunteers
Required Training
- DoS (Dept. of State) Certification Training (annual)
- HSA (Hosting & Support Affiliations) Training (annual)
- Volunteer Registration Interviewer Training
Recommended Training