Board Position.
Position Summary: The Volunteer Co Coordinator maintains the database of every volunteer role, its status (open/filled), advertises for open positions, and recruits new volunteers.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Keep the online volunteer role list up to date with current job description, primary responsibilities, hours required, and status (open or filled).
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Advertise for open positions via the PTA newsletter, grade reps, social media, the website, and backpack mail.
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Recruit new volunteers. This could be a conversation with someone asking if they’d be interested in a role or know someone who might. Get creative!
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Ideally the person in this role would come to the monthly board meetings to understand current and upcoming volunteer needs, and provide guidance or ideas about how to fill the roles
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Host in-person information tables about open volunteer roles. This could be at an event like Talent Fest or Fall Fest.
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If requested by an event (like Big Give, Fall Fest, etc.) coordinator, doing a SIgnUp Genius to recruit volunteers for the event.
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This would be a great role for a relationship builder who is willing to proactively seek volunteers (maybe by asking them in person!).
Time Commitment: Typically 2-4 hours per month, could be more at the beginning of your tenure.