Community Engagement and Volunteer Recruitment Team Member (Virtual and/or In-Person)

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Get Connected Icon Volunteers assist 6-8 hours per month (minimum)

Description

Recruitment Team Members assist in the implementation of the volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented, and diverse volunteer workforce. 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities
  • Proactively recruit new volunteers for general and specific volunteer opportunities
  • Research outreach events and fairs
  • Reach out to community groups to set up recruitment presentations
  • Plan and carry out recruitment events in communities served by the region, for both identified partner groups and open-call interest meetings
  • Promote volunteer opportunities at community events

Time Commitment

5-10 hours per month.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to communicate with diverse populations
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and comfort working with people
  • Broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer service
  • Recruiting experience or a desire to gain more experience in recruitment
  • Enthusiastic about the Red Cross mission and programs

Volunteer Benefits

  • Gain leadership skills
  • Network and meet new people
  • Build resume
  • Support and give back to your community
  • Career exploration
  • Learn new skills

Transferable Skills Gained

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Creativity
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership
  • Research and Planning
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Organization
  • Influencing others
  • Public Speaking
  • Analytical
  • Recruitment

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 100.