Volunteer Center of Lehigh Valley

AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA -- From Philadelphia to Allentown to the Poconos and everywhere in between.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a champion of Volunteer Connection usage; Volunteer Connection is our volunteer database & communications tool
• Provide expert support and guidance to region or chapter in the proper and maximized utilization of Volunteer Connection
• Serve as a department Volunteer Connection expert
• Assist volunteers in navigating and utilizing Volunteer Connection
• Perform periodic Volunteer Connection clean-up activities in order to maintain accurate data in the system
• Set an example for fellow volunteers on effective utilization of Volunteer Connection
• Educate volunteer users on how to utilize Volunteer Connection

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
• Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
• 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/volunteer partners as well as board members, and senior management
• Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience
• Intermediate knowledge and usage of data tracking systems, including Microsoft Excel

If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity -- or any of our volunteer roles throughout Eastern Pennsylvania (from Philadelphia to Allentown to the Poconos and everywhere in between -- please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact us by clicking the Express Interest button below...