We are recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator, through AmeriCorps’ California Foster Youth Initiative Program in partnership with California Volunteers. This awesome individual will earn a living stipend, serving as an AmeriCorps Member but working directly for our program, coordinating recruitment and support services for volunteer mentors.
If you have experience in volunteer management, working with diverse communities and a passion to see youth from foster care succeed, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with our Program Director to assist with mentor recruitment, training and retention efforts. The Volunteer Coordinator will also plan group events for Mentoring Matches, coordinate newsletters, collect surveys and enter information into an easy-to-use database.
Training is provided and required. During this 9-month commitment, the individual will serve an average of 33 hours per week gaining hands-on, direct experience working with volunteers as well as teens in foster care and various professionals in the field.
Essential duties include supporting all efforts related to mentor enrollment and coordinating support services so mentors can best support the youth in our program.
If this sounds like you, please see our service description and submit your resume and cover letter to Program Director Kecia at kecia@agingup.org by Oct. 27.
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