Volunteer Coordinator- VISTA Intern
Wichita
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Wichita
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Managerial positions
- Volunteerism
- Closing Date:
Goal of the Overall VISTA Project:
Leverage volunteer resources to support employability, housing and client self-sufficiency
Objective of the Assignment
This position is responsible for leveraging volunteers to support services and needs of newly-arrived and low-income refugees and vulnerable families. Providing specific training to volunteers is crucial to manage time effectively, receiving consistent services and meet compliance. This position will build the capacity of the IRC to provide necessary services, supports and education opportunities to clients in a timely fashion. In addition to train volunteers, this position will be responsible for creating, building and maintaining relationships with volunteers, and assisting them to keep tracking volunteer hours. The VISTA helps the IRC to keep consistent resources available to IRC's clients.
Member Activity
- Provide specific training to volunteers to manage time effectively, receive consistent services and meet compliance.
- Create, build and maintain relationships with volunteers.
- Assist volunteers with tracking volunteer hours.