Director of Volunteers

Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare is looking for a Director of Volunteer Services to provide guidance and support to the volunteer services and functions for the hospital.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direction and leadership to the volunteer staff.
• Assist in accomplishing the mission, vision and values of Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare.
• Direct staff and manage the operations of the hospital Thrift Store.
• Organize and carry out the Auxiliaries’ many fund-raising events.
• Support the volunteer leadership of the Auxiliary.
• Develop and manage volunteer training, orientation, and placement activities, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Provide leadership for volunteer projects and coordinate the assignments of volunteers.
• Offer and coordinate volunteer services to various hospital departments.
• Recruit and support Junior Volunteer program.
• Work in coordination with hospital administration to develop and monitor the annual budget and finances of the Auxiliary and provide financial information for auditors.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• In coordination with Public Relations, serve as a community liaison.
• Serve on the Foundation Board and assist with all Foundation and Public Relations events.
• Serve on internal hospital committees.
• Represent the organization at meetings outside the facility.
• Provide general support and leadership in accomplishing in vision, mission and objectives of the hospital and hospital auxiliary.

Requirements:

The nature of the work requires the Director of Volunteer Services (DVS) to be able to relate to persons of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.  The DVS must be able to work well with the public, recruit volunteers, build comradery and organize volunteer efforts. The DVS must have an understanding of human needs, behavior, and motivation and the ability to develop others’ capabilities. The director must be a very good communicator and a capable manager and planner.  Must have strong adherence to confidentiality/HIPAA requirements and a high level of integrity.