What the buyer needs
AI summaryNorfolk County seeks a part-time contract worker to serve as a Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator. The contractor will perform dispatch duties for the Rides-for-Vets service, onboard new volunteers, track volunteer hours and activities, and assist with recruitment and special projects. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to use volunteer management software, and patience in working with seniors. The position requires at least two full days in the office with flexible hours scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any contract award remains contingent upon passing CORI and SORI checks. Compensation is set at $25 per hour for 20 hours per week, with the contract term running through March 31, 2027. Interested applicants must submit a one-page proposal including biographical information and at least two references to [email protected].
Scope of work
- Performing dispatch duties for the Rides-for-Vets service using web-based software
- Responding to new volunteer inquiries and onboarding volunteers to appropriate roles
- Maintaining accurate records of volunteer information, hours, and activities
- Ensuring compliance with potential funder requirements through database systems
- Assisting with recruitment and retention efforts including vendor fairs and calls
- Assisting with special projects including holiday drives for veterans
Minimum qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse individuals and groups
- Ability to learn and use volunteer management software/databases
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, schedules, data
- Interest and patience in working with a senior population; ability to motivate volunteers
- Ability to adapt and find solutions to unexpected challenges
- Satisfactory Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check
- Satisfactory Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check
Documents to include with your response
- One-page proposal including biographical information
- Two or more references
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit a one-page proposal including biographical information and two or more references
