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WesleyLife Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator in Des Moines, Iowa
Description
Learn more about how WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging here (https://www.wesleylife.org/the-wesleylife-way) !
Do you have experience coordinating volunteers and developing/managing a volunteer program? Are you ready for a job that's more than a job and provides you the chance to be a servant leader? If you answered yes, we have a job you'll really enjoy! WesleyLife Meals on Wheels is a non-profit that impacts food insecurity and social isolation by delivering nearly 2,000 hot, delicious, and healthy meals to older adults and military veterans in Central Iowa. We're looking for someone to manage our volunteer program.
As the Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator , you will:
Manage a volunteer program of more than 200 volunteers and 10,000 hours of volunteer service per year. Support essential programs with volunteer stability and growth.
Coordinate, place, and manage volunteers for the Community Nutrition program, including Meals on Wheels and Hydroponic Farm volunteers. Use software to manage, track, and report on volunteer efforts. Regularly report on outcomes and needs to the leadership team.
Develop and nurture corporate and community partnerships to support the Meals on Wheels program, including regular volunteer partnerships and specialty programs.
Support outreach and engagement in the community through connections with local churches, service organizations, and other non-profits that result in a positive brand for WesleyLife Meals on Wheels and more engagement or volunteerism. Regularly attend volunteer recruitment events.
Ensure new volunteers have the appropriate paperwork, training, and orientation.
Develop and implement an effective volunteer communication program to keep volunteers active and engaged in opportunities to support the organization.
Continue stewardship efforts to recognize, thank, and celebrate volunteers. Lead with hospitality and gratitude.
Maintain appropriate records required by WesleyLife policies and state/federal guidelines. Use an online volunteer management tool to track volunteer shifts and hours.
Deliver meals as needed.
See what the day in the life of a Meals on Wheels driver is like here! (https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/Video/21_WL_0012_WesleyLife_MealsOnWheels_LongForm_V1.mp4)
Candidates should have:
Valid unrestricted Iowa driver’s license.
Current vehicle insurance.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Strong technology skills and the ability to learn new software programs are required.
Two years of work experience in volunteer management or program development is highly preferred.
A bachelor's degree in Communications, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
Our pay range for this role is $19.50 - $24.46 / hour. The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience. Closely related experience will be required for the upper end of the range.
What's in it for you? (https://watch.oneday.com/v/uAVzT0aIYM)
When you commit to WesleyLife Meals on Wheels, we will support you as you pursue your joy with our great perks and benefits, personal development opportunities, educational incentives, and health and well-being opportunities. Some of our perks include:
Great benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k)
Daily Pay: Use this app to access your wages before payday to help with unexpected financial expenses
Up to $5,000/year scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Free wellness membership and wellness incentive program
18% discount at Purdue University Global
Referral bonus program
Other voluntary benefits – Life, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile
About WesleyLife (https://bingbang.widen.net/view/video/ltuigibqrf/20191_WhatisWesleyLife_V1.mp4?x.portal_shortcode_generated=odc6wtij&x.app=portals)
WesleyLife has been certified as one of 2023's Great Places to Work! (https://www.wesleylife.org/blog/wesleylife-honored-as-great-place-to-work)
For over 76 years, WesleyLife has built a reputation of excellence and is known in the Midwest as a progressive and thought-leading organization in the senior living and services industry. As a health and well-being organization, WesleyLife’s networks provide a full continuum of services, including traditional brick-and-mortar operations and home health, hospice, in-home services, adult day services, transportation, and home-delivered meals.
Certified as one of 2023's 'Great Places to Work ' for the sixth year in a row We are really proud of our strong, positive culture. We encourage and assist with growth and development opportunities. We want to help cultivate your experience.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, TB test, and drug screen.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Communication
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Driver's License
Car Insurance
Experience
Preferred
- 2 years: Work experience in volunteer program management
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