Words Alive is seeking passionate, energetic, and welcoming volunteers to support the Volunteer Engagement Team at Words Alive. The Volunteer Engagement Team supports the organization with onboarding new volunteers, tracking volunteer activity for grant reporting purposes, and implementing new volunteer appreciation strategies. Pathfinders are responsible for meeting with potential volunteers to help screen them for placement within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule appointments with potential volunteers as needed.
Answer questions about programs, roles, and participation requirements.
Connect potential volunteers with Words Alive staff and Lead Volunteers for placement.
Answer general volunteerism inquiries.
Requirements and Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older, or have an updated youth volunteer waiver on file.
Passionate, energetic, welcoming personality.
Has to provide their own computer, Google Voice account and have access to the internet.
Comfortable speaking about all of Words Alive’s programs and volunteer roles (or learning to!)
Experience with or desire to develop public speaking skills.
Comfortable with 1:1 phone conversations with potential volunteers.
Training will be provided.