Available Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Description:
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is seeking a highly motivated professional with leadership experience to join our staff as our Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to operate at a high energy level and to inspire unity and motivation among the volunteers to work towards the common goal of the sanctuary’s mission.
Volunteer Coordinator Duties
- Create and maintain volunteer schedules
- Direct volunteer assignments, positions, and tasks
- Hold daily volunteer meetings
- Manage new volunteer recruitment including preliminary correspondence, applications, orientation, and training.
- Train volunteers on existing and new duties
- Communicate effectively with volunteers regarding reminders as well as news and updates
What’s Expected of You
- Direct volunteers to accomplish all tasks quickly and efficiently while also motivating them to be proactive
- Ensure that the mission and vision of Wolf Sanctuary of PA is upheld by all volunteers helping with our cause
- Display a high level of motivation to proactively seek out tasks and direct volunteers to accomplish them
- Arrive and leave at appropriate times for a shift which includes being present whenever volunteers are scheduled to be on the property
- Maintain a high level of organization regarding schedules and correspondence
- Communicate effectively with fellow staff members and the president
- Communicate effectively with volunteers
Preferred Experiences
- The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and should be comfortable instructing and working with large groups of people.
- Prior experience in an animal care setting such as a shelter or rescue is preferred.