Volunteer Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission
Founded in 1999 as an outreach project of the Social Justice Ministry at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia, the St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission (SCBPMM) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the inherent rights of the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines through the provision of health care, education, and basic human services. To achieve its mission, the St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission works in partnership with its non-profit partner agencies in the Philippines, including ANAWIM Lay Missions Foundations, Childhope Asia Philippines, the Foundation of Our Lady of Peace, the Religious of Notre Dame of the Missions, the Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes Memorial Foundation, and Tulay ng Kabataan. SCBPMM supports the work of the partner agencies through ongoing technical support, capacity building, and fundraising activities.
Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Coordinator coordinates volunteer resources to assist in the delivery of the organization’s programs and services and for providing guidance, support, resources and tools to SCBPMM leadership members who supervise interns and volunteers. This new position reports directly to SCBPMM’s President and will be responsible for establishing a volunteer program for a growing, all-volunteer, non-profit dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor in the Philippines. As part of his/her role, the Volunteer Coordinator:
• Develops, administers and reviews policies and procedures that guide SCBPMM’s volunteer program;
• Identifies volunteer needs and writes volunteer position descriptions;
• Promotes the organization and volunteer opportunities in the community;
• Recruits and screens volunteers;
• Provides appropriate orientation and training to volunteers;
• Assists in training SCBPMM leadership team to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers;
• Assists with planning and implementing formal and informal volunteer recognition activities;
• Assists in the evaluation of volunteer activities; and
• Attends monthly SCBPMM meetings to report on status of volunteer programs and activities
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree with previous experience in successfully managing volunteers highly desirable;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with partners, donors, and colleagues to achieve organizational outcomes;
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines and work independently based on broad-based goals;
• Excellent communications and writing skills including experience in building and working with teams.
• Experience developing and providing orientations and training;
• Reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license, insurance and clean driving record
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel;
• A strong desire to serve the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines.
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to inquiries@scbphilippinemedicalmission.org.
