Job Detail: Volunteer Director

Able Community located in Silicon Valley; California is currently requesting applications for the position of Director of Activities & Volunteers to work on our Community programs.

The Director of Activities & Volunteers will plan, develop and direct the overall volunteer team’s operation of the Able Community activity departments in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures, and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of family members.

This individual will also oversee and direct the volunteer services that enrich the services provided to the residents in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Director of Activities & Volunteers must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to volunteering at Able Community and its communities, including:

• Plan and produce monthly activity calendar. Enter activities into the system.
• Complete reports on quarterly progress of our programs.
• Facilitate Community Council Meetings and follow up on concerns or issues raised during the meetings.
• Plan and manage event activities and entertainment.
• Manage and supervise the work for the Activities Assistants.
• Participate of Fundraising & Volunteering Activities for the community.
• Supervises the volunteers which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, performance appraisal, managing policies and procedures to ensure achievement of the department’s goals.
• Responsible for recruiting, screening, training, and scheduling resident volunteers, external volunteers and group volunteers.
  Manage and supervise the process of assigning volunteers based on needs/requests from department heads. Ensure that volunteers are following company policies. Monitor volunteer interactions with residents and staff members.
• Coordinate and support volunteers with any event/activity/council/committee conducted by the volunteers.
• Ensure volunteer retention through assignment of appropriate tasks, regular recognition practices, and conducting volunteer experience evaluations.