AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator- Easterseals Wisconsin
Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities: The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator will provide program support by recruiting volunteers to help with camp programs in order to serve more children and adults with disabilities at both Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek.
The Volunteer Coordinator will serve a minimum 1700 hours from September 2022- mid-August 2023. Member is expected to serve at Easterseals Wisconsin Camp weekends (two-three per month) as well as summer camp weeks (10 camper weeks, 3 weeks training). Primary service site will be in Wisconsin Dells, WI with expected travel to the Easterseals Wisconsin main office in Madison, WI for monthly agency meetings and other required days. Occasional travel throughout the state will be required for volunteer recruitment purposes. Member will also be expected to attend a volunteer management training series (e.g. United Way).
- Responsible for recruitment, screening, background checks, reference checks, paperwork and follow-up with weekend volunteers.
- Provide training for all weekend and summer camp volunteers.
- Responsible for contacting and building relationships with community service organizations, e.g. Key Clubs and Circle K, to organize group volunteer commitments throughout weekend programs and summer.
- Responsible for working with community service groups to organize supply drives or other special events that benefit Easterseals for both camp programs.
- Responsible for setting up volunteer recruitment sites at colleges throughout the state.
- Responsible for developing relationships with college professors/counselors/career services to assist with promoting ESW programs to students.
Program Leadership Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead therapeutic based programs as assigned, including sports and games, arts and crafts, drama, music and dance, and community trips.
- Assist AmeriCorps members and staff in programming and activity facilitation.
- Participate in all required AmeriCorps Orientations, trainings (Citizenship Training, Conflict Resolution and CPR/First Aid), and meetings, as provided by the AmeriCorps Program Manager.
- Participate in all required camp orientations and general trainings under American Camping Association (ACA) standards, as provided by the Directors.
- Participate in AmeriCorps events as required and requested by the Wisconsin National and Community Service board, such as the opening and closing events, and National Day of Service.
- Make connections with individuals and volunteers in the community for program outreach and program enhancement.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic and inclusive environment for all campers.