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Volunteer Coordinator

Employer
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$15/hour 
Closing date
Oct 12, 2020

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Focus Areas
Recreation / Sports, Youth Development
Job Function
Volunteer Services
Position Type
Part Time

Job Details

Volunteer Coordinator 

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for volunteer recruitment and management, making sure volunteer needs are met for: 

  • Bike collection in October (October 3-4th) 
  • Refurbishment in October and November- coordinating with site leads to ensure work sites are sufficiently staffed 
  • Giveaway Day (GAD) in December (December 5-6th) 
  • Volunteer Appreciation Party in January/February time frame 

Organizational/Reporting Structure: Reports to Chair of Volunteer Committee.  Works closely with Site Leads and Staff Mechanics, as well as the Executive Director. 

Job Tasks, Responsibilities, Accountabilities

Administrative 

  • Manage volunteer website calendar to confirm, schedule, reschedule, or cancel volunteers as appropriate 
  • Manage the volunteer force to match the workload—numbers as well as skills needed 
  • Make sure Site Leads understand and receive daily info from our online volunteer management system 
  • Weekly meeting (during October and November) with Site Leads, Mechanics, and Executive Director to assess progress, bring up problems, make adjustments, etc. 

Volunteer Recruitment 

  • Contact previous volunteers and groups to invite volunteer participation (Email blasts to all previous volunteers) 
  • Identify, build relationships, and contact new companies and organizations in order to recruit volunteers in advance of bike refurbishing, if available 
  • Make sure Site Leads are versed in expectations, needs, schedules, and signing verification of all volunteers opportunities 
  • Post signs around the community to publicize FB4K’s volunteer opportunities 
  • Communicate our volunteer needs with corporations/sponsors so they can include messaging in their media buys 
  • Work with our Social Media contact to keep pushing awareness of our need for volunteers 
  • Update FB4K volunteer request listings with community volunteer websites when applicable (Community Bucket, Hands on Atlanta, Volunteer Match, Volunteer Spot, etc.) 
  • Help train site leads to welcome and manage volunteers in a respectful, efficient way 
  • Most of the volunteer scheduling is managed via our online registration system, however there will be need to be direct contact with those organizing and scheduling large groups of volunteers 
  • Be a cheerleader and encourager of our volunteer workforce 

Warehouse oversight 

  • Communicate weekly with site leads regarding large groups that are scheduled to volunteer in order to fulfill any special requirements, etc. 

Giveaway Day Activities 

  • Work with Giveaway Day Coordinator to ensure that each shift of volunteers is trained and assigned appropriate roles 
  • Communicate regularly with volunteers leading up to GAD regarding timing, appropriate dress, what to expect at GAD, directions to warehouse, etc. 
  • Troubleshoot issues, problem solve 

Volunteer Appreciation Party and shutting down warehouses 

  • Assist in securing volunteers to help decorate, stage venue, serve food, and tear down afterward. 
  • Organize volunteers to empty and clean warehouses, getting tools, stands, parts, and supplies loaded back into our permanent storage container. 
  • Other duties as assigned/needed 

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills:  

  • Good recruiter, good communicator, a positive thinker 
  • Computer skills-especially: Word, Excel, etc.  
  • Experience with google forms and SalesForce is a plus.  
  • Experience with bikes and being well connected in the non-profit, volunteering, or biking community is a plus.  

Knowledge of FB4K systems: communication, decision making, important events, marketing, etc 

Abilities: Organized and efficient, work effectively under pressure, respond positively to change, attention to detail, able to communicate clearly, good people skills, etc. 

Experience: Some leadership experience, preferably leading a team or coordinating volunteers. 

Behavioral Attributes: Willingness to take initiative and work effectively without close supervision, diligent self-starter, maintain calm and complete workload under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities, adaptable and flexible, etc. 

Hours: This is a part-time volunteer position that will begin in October 2020, or earlier if needed. October 5th -  December 7th will be approximately 10 hours per week. The final responsibility will be planning and inviting volunteers for a January/February Volunteer Appreciation Party. 

Compensation: $15/hour 

For users with Google accounts, please submit your resume (required) and cover letter (optional) via this link- https://forms.gle/LMLT5Vy3DStBiSu76 

Resumes (required) and cover letters (optional) can also be emailed to volunteer@fb4katl.org with subject “Work for Good: FB4K Volunteer Coordinator - Resume YOUR NAME” 

 

Company

Mission & Purpose

Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need. The public donates gently used bikes, we organize thousands of volunteers to clean and refurbish them, and then we give them away to kids in need.

We work with community partners like Atlanta Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, International Rescue Committee and more to match our bike inventory with the perfect recipient.

Company info
Website
Telephone
4049318288
Location
PO Box 8446
Atlanta
GA
31106
United States

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