Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Volunteer Engagement Program

Location: Lubbock, TX - Onsite

Address: 1510 South Loop 289

Job Schedule : Full-Time

We are seeking a Volunteer Engagement Program to join our Volunteer Engagement Program. As a Volunteer Engagement Program , you will Shine Hope as you by recruiting, screening, coordinating, supervising, and engaging all individual and group volunteers in support of Buckner Children and Family Service programs and fundraising efforts for the local region. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Organize, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive volunteer program, including recruitment, screening, training, supervision, evaluation, engagement and documentation of volunteers in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement an effective volunteer recruitment strategy for the location's regional ministries. Assist with information needed for printed and web-based materials.
• Serve as liaison between volunteers and staff to ensure that the use of volunteers meets the strategic needs of programs as defined by staff and to provide a quality experience for volunteers.
• Work with program staff to ensure that defined volunteer program needs are submitted and posted through the volunteer management system and postings of defined needs are kept current.
• Maintain a calendar of all volunteer activities; distribute notices of activities and volunteer projects to applicable program staff.
• Design and implement volunteer engagement retention plan including volunteer recognition events.
• Assist with conducting tours for campus and community programs.
• Assist with special events/assigned projects/fundraising events and tasks (i.e. Golf tournament.) as they involve volunteers.
• Identify church and community partners and engage through effective use of volunteers.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
• Minimum of 3 years prior related work experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish professional preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.

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