Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Assists with the development, coordination, and evaluation of the in-service volunteer program by assuming primary responsibility as staff liaison to 15+ departments throughout the Center. Assumes responsibility for planning and implementing one or more main administrative functions of the Department.
Job Responsibilities:
Volunteer Selection:
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Interviews and places applicants for volunteer service.
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Interviews potential volunteers in accordance with assessed Center departmental needs.
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Conducts a minimum of 5 interviews per week ascertaining the following, at a minimum:
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The reason for the applicant’s interest.
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The time commitment the applicant feels he/she can make for the foreseeable future.
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Special skills and/or abilities that would fit best with the Center’s needs for volunteer assistance (i.e., languages, child life background, experience with acutely ill patient population).
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How comfortable the applicant would be receiving supervision.
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His/her ability to adhere to guidelines as required.
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His/her expectation of what a volunteer experience is.
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Ability to function in a cancer care facility as opposed to a general care facility.
Volunteer Administration:- Assumes responsibility for daily management of volunteers.
- Schedules volunteers to maximize their service and meet the needs of the Center department.
Program Coordination:Required Skills & Experience:- 2-4 years of administrative experience preferably working with volunteers.
- Microsoft Office.