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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Volunteer Recruitment Specialist in Yakima, Washington
Job Details Job Location Yakima - West - Yakima, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Road Warrior Description Position Summary: The Volunteer Recruitment Specialist is responsible for recruiting volunteers for Catholic Charities' Elder Services programs, with a special emphasis on the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program. This role involves community outreach, the use of an agency vehicle to travel within the defined job service area, which includes Yakima, Benton, and Franklin counties. Collaboration with Elder Services staff is vital to ensure a consistent flow of volunteers, particularly among individuals aged 55+ with low incomes, while actively seeking to recruit a diverse and inclusive group of volunteers. Responsibilities: Recruitment Gain a thorough understanding of the various volunteer requirements for each Elder Services program. Develop a list of potential and ongoing volunteer recruitment locations within Yakima, Benton, and Franklin counties, including low-income housing, senior housing, and similar venues. Organize and attend meetings at the above locations, traveling as necessary to distribute informational packets and engage with potential volunteers. Collaborate with the Elder Services staff to develop and implement new recruitment strategies. Seek out and attend community volunteer recruitment events, including but not limited to recruiting fairs, tabling at community events, and proactively seeking opportunities to attract potential volunteers. Engage, present, and educate the community, including but not limited to local churches, clubs, and other current and future community partners, about Catholic Charities' Elder Services programs. Continuously seek and develop innovative ways to recruit a diverse volunteer pool within the specified demographic at Catholic Charities, adapting to changing community dynamics. Other Duties Step in as a volunteer lead when needed for larger volunteer group projects. Maintain a detailed log of outreach efforts, event attendance, and other relevant data, reporting regularly to the Elder Services Manager. Attend all required Agency, Program, and Funder meetings and conferences. Maintain agency-required timesheets. Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements: The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance in this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements. Physical Requirements: This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, driving, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. Non Physical Requirements: Education High School diploma required Experience Previous experience in volunteer recruitment, or related field Special Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Use of an agency vehicle to travel within the defined job service area. Possession of a valid driver's license and agency-level required insurance. Empathy and the ability to work effectively with individuals in the target demographic. High level of motivation and independence. Knowledge of basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and computerized timesheets. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required. Licensure, Registration, Certifications Valid Washington State driver's license and requ