Job Opening in Decatur. Volunteer Co-ordinator

[VegetaRules]

Hey fellow IA'rs, my job has posted a job opening for a volunteer co-ordinator. I will post the opening here, & you can feel free to check it out for yourselves at www.medshare.org , or PM me for any further info.

The last person I know of made around/under $12 an hour. So please don't quote me on that. lol

Just trying to help ya'll out as ya'll have helped me out in the past for various things....Damion

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

Description: Assists the Volunteer Programs Manager and other Volunteer Programs Staff with sorting sessions as well as day to day administrative duties.



Reports To: Volunteer Programs Manager



Type of Position: Part-Time



Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead group volunteer sorting sessions of medical supplies
  
  • Give orientation to volunteers on MedShare and on specific volunteer task instructions
  • Provide support and guidance to volunteers
  • Move material as appropriate in and out of sort room
• Prepare for sorting sessions, including: ensure requisite materials (labels, boxes, tape, triwalls, etc.) are available, set up categories for second sorts, prepare product to be sorted
• Post-sorting session work, including: move sorted items out of sort room, break down second sorts, dispose of trash and expired items
• Assist in sort of tools and instruments
• Enter volunteer information into the volunteer tracking database
• Research medical items
• Provide other support as needed to Volunteer Programs department, including:
  
  
  • Scheduling groups
  • Answering volunteer inquiries
  • Preparing reports
  • Coordination of volunteer activities with other MedShare departments
• Create letters for certification of hours for individuals or groups
• Tidy up break room/sort room
• Stock break room with snacks and drinks for volunteers
• Support special events
• Work on special projects as needed and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Required level of education: high school graduation
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Lifting requirements (maximum amount of weight): 50 lbs.
• Must have a friendly disposition and a willingness to interact with diverse groups of people.
• Hard working and eager to learn.
• Previous medical training is a plus.

Revision Date (January 20, 2009)