Volunteer Support Team Member
a. Job Responsibilities:
- Offers support and information directly to volunteers
- Maintains regular contact with volunteers
- Shares public notices, press releases, and other sources of organizational information with volunteers
b. Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of Breastfeeding USA policies and procedures
- Able to assist and mentor new volunteers
- Communicates effectively in writing and in a timely manner, especially in regards to meeting deadlines and responding to emails
- Works well as part of a team and has a willingness to learn new skills
- Internet access, and basic computer skills
c. Estimated Time Commitment:
- 5-10 hours per month
Volunteer Support Manager (VSM)
a. Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates Volunteer Support activities
- Provides thought leadership for the committee members, synthesizes committee opinion, and makes decisions for the committee with input and support from committee members
- Oversees the committee and field budgets
- Works with the Membership Manager to ensure that all BCs are current members of the organization
- Moderates the Volunteer Support Committee Work Group
b. Job Requirements:
- Accredited Breastfeeding Counselor
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate and train the Volunteer Support Team
c. Estimated Time Commitment:
- 2-5 hours per month
Volunteer Support Coordinator
a. Job Responsibilities:
- Tracks and maintains Volunteer Support operational plans, timelines, and reminder messages
- Assists Volunteer Support Manager with committee record keeping
- Moderates the Volunteer Support Committee Yahoo Group
b. Job Requirements:
- Accredited Breastfeeding Counselor
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
c. Estimated Time Commitment:
- 2-5 hours per month
Volunteer Chat Google Group Moderator
a. Job Responsibilities:
- Reviews and moderates the online Volunteers Work Group
- Maintains the guidelines for the Volunteers Group; ensures they are up to date
- Monitors Volunteers discussions to identify new topics of interest to Volunteers, and communicates those items back to Volunteer Support committee for further discussion per need
- Maintains a polite, welcoming, and friendly demeanor in her communications with members and other moderators
b. Job Requirements:
- Accredited Breastfeeding Counselor
- Strong written communication skills
- Regular and reliable Internet connection
- Willingness to moderate heated discussions
c. Estimated Time Commitment:
- 2-5 hours per month
Volunteer Placement Coordinator
a. Job Responsibilities:
- Responds to volunteer inquires, conducts an initial interview, and connects the potential volunteer with the appropriate committee for placement
- Oversees the placement process and tracking of all volunteers for the organization
- Maintains the roster of all volunteers in all working committees and ensures that the website user records reflect each volunteer’s committee roles
- Maintains a welcoming tone and is personable in her communications with potential volunteers
b. Job Requirements:
- Strong listening and written and verbal communication skills
- Cross trained in Website administration to assign roles
c. Estimated Time Commitment:
- less than 5 hours per month