Volunteer Coordinator

Description

In 1879, Father Bernard Donnelly established Mount St. Bernard’s Orphanage in Kansas City. With that one act of faith, hope and charity, many lives — and a community — were transformed. And, from that humble beginning a strong tradition of compassionate care and social service took root, thrived, and grew to become Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability;

then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance.
Today, millions of lives have been transformed, in the communities we serve
. We have office locations in Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri and a Food Pantry in Kansas City, while serving a 27-county region. Salary range $45,000 - $52,000, depending on qualifications.

While performing job duties, staff will:

• Follow the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and resolve conflict to achieve the greater good.
• Respect the diversity of talents and gifts of others and believe in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment for helping others improve their own lives.

Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us.

By lifting people in need to the dignity of self-reliance, and encouraging others to help, our communities will become one human family.

Hope/Faith, Trust, Commitment, Collaboration

This position is eligible for a comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of employer contributions up to 5% of their annual pay, paid time off including vacation/sick leave accrual, 10 holidays each year, and much more! Our office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and our offices are closed on Friday - giving you a three-day weekend in most situations!

This position provides coordination of volunteer services for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph as a means of engaging the community, fulfilling client and agency needs, and supporting the agency’s efforts to generate financial, in-kind, and human resources for the benefit of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. This position is primarily 100% in-office but does require flexibility with scheduling to attend some evening and weekend community events, group service project events, and/or parish events.

The position is not eligible for remote work.

• Work with program and agency directors to identify needs/tasks for volunteers.
• Develop volunteer job descriptions.
• Recruit volunteers from partner parishes in support of programs and department needs.
• Recruit and oversee Lead Volunteers who coordinate activities with other volunteers.
• Conduct outreach to organizations/corporations to engage and recruit volunteers.
• Deepen parish connections via presentations on Catholic Charities and its work to parish organizations.
• Identify and support Parish Catholic Charities Advocates to serve as lead volunteers.
Conduct background checks and orient volunteers to Catholic Charities agency policies/procedures.
• Provide hands‑on training and support for volunteers as they perform their tasks.
• Partner with the Development team to determine volunteer staffing needs for special events, recruit a sufficient number to support these events, and direct volunteers during the events.
• Track Volunteer Services program outcomes and measures via volunteer management software. Ensure accuracy of data and generate reports as needed/requested.

• Manage issues/concerns with volunteers and staff.
• Assist program directors/managers in determining volunteer needs for their program.
• Work well with volunteer staff, ensuring inclusion, diversity and respect for individual talents and abilities.
• Implement Volunteer Appreciation events and…