Volunteer Center AmeriCorps Summer Associate

Overview

The Volunteer Center at United Way of Utah County provides meaningful and impactful service to community members through coordinating the efforts of community and corporate volunteers. By fostering relationships with community members and trust in United Way, the Volunteer Center promotes volunteer retention and lasting change in the community. Through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Day of Caring, and Sub for Santa programs, we've helped thousands of families receive critical support and provide opportunities for our community to create connections.

As a Volunteer Center Summer Associate, you will provide program support by helping create, organize, and implement volunteer projects to support our corporate volunteerism and Day of Caring initiatives and promote long-term success.

Duties & Responsibilities

*Project Development*

• Help create and design projects to fit the needs of company or volunteer partners as well as project recipients to create valuable impact
  
  

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• Develop project descriptions and instructions
  
  

*Project Implementation*

• Coordinate logistics for projects including organizing volunteers, managing supplies, and communicating with other project stakeholders
  
  

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• Prepare, organize, and inventory volunteer project materials and locations for project success
  
  

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• Attend and direct volunteer projects
  
  

*Research & Process Improvement*

• Research volunteer tracking management best practices
  
  

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• Volunteer at partner organizations to develop ideas about program improvements
  
  

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• Submit process improvement ideas and review with team to implement changes
  
  

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• Help develop and improve volunteer database and website to attract new volunteers and promote partner organizations
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for use during working hours
  
  

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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn new software
  
  

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• Strong organizational and project management skills
  
  

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• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
  

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• Experience in community outreach, education, or nonprofit work is a plus
  
  

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• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
  
  

Position Details

• Schedule:* 40 hours/week
• Duration:* June 1st -- August 9th