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)