At Community Mainstreaming Associates, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities. We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Join our team and help create meaningful experiences that promote independence, personal growth, and community inclusion. Learn more about our impactful work at www.communitymainstreaming.org.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategies to attract diverse, committed, and mission-driven individuals.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, groups, schools, businesses, and other potential volunteer partners.
- Coordinate community outreach initiatives to increase awareness of volunteer opportunities and the organization's mission.
- Recruit, interview, onboard, and support volunteers throughout their experience with the organization.
- Design and facilitate volunteer training programs to ensure volunteers are prepared and confident in their roles.
- Match volunteers' unique skills, interests, and availability with appropriate opportunities.
- Manage volunteer schedules, assignments, communications, and participation to ensure effective deployment and engagement.
- Communicate regularly with volunteers to provide updates, answer questions, address concerns, and maintain engagement.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to integrate volunteer activities with fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational initiatives.
- Assist with planning and coordinating volunteer events, community activities, fundraising events, and appreciation programs.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records, participation data, and contribution information for reporting, recognition, and program evaluation.
- Prepare monthly reports regarding volunteer recruitment, participation, activities, and engagement.
- Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and motivation to volunteers while fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer experience.
- Develop and implement formal volunteer recognition and retention initiatives, including appreciation cards, recognition activities, and volunteer appreciation events.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen volunteer retention and encourage long-term engagement.
- Represent Community Mainstreaming Associates at community events, volunteer fairs, outreach activities, and other public engagements.
- Use public speaking and presentation skills to conduct volunteer orientations, training sessions, presentations, and community outreach activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Community Development, Nonprofit Management or a related field.
- Proven experience in volunteer management or coordination, preferably within a nonprofit or community-based organization.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills.
- Experience with volunteer management software and database systems.
- Background working in social services, nonprofit organizations, or community development programs.
- Certification in Volunteer Management or completion of related professional development courses.
- Experience organizing large-scale community events or fundraising campaigns.
- Bilingual abilities or experience working with diverse cultural communities.
Work Hours / Schedule Part-time - Hours will vary based on organizational and program needs. The position may require occasional flexibility for community events, volunteer activities, fundraising events, or other programs scheduled outside standard business hours. Make a Difference With Us Community Mainstreaming Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.