Volunteer Manager

Advocacy Unlimited., Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the recovery community is seeking a full-time Volunteer Manager in New London. This role involves implementing a Volunteer Management System, focusing on recruitment, training, and support for volunteers, while promoting recovery services. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a background in community organizing or volunteer management.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in community organizing and/or volunteer management.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with flexibility and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteers including scheduling, supervision, and evaluation.
• Provide one-on-one support and navigate recovery resources.
• Recruit volunteers and promote recovery support services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Cross-cultural skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

CCAR is looking for a full time Volunteer Manager responsible for implementing the Volunteer Management System within the New London Recovery Community Center. Includes recruitment, retention, training, evaluation, and recognition. The ideal person will be enthusiastic, extremely well organized, and passionate about working closely with people in recovery.

CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, and vacation time.

A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle required. Travel to other recovery community centers as needed. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the New London Recovery Community Center Volunteers including scheduling, supervision, evaluation, retention and record keeping.

• Provide individual (one-on-one) support, system navigation for recoverees and their families, provide resources, referrals, answer phone calls and handle requests for assistance.

• Assist with the various Recovery Community Center daily activities and special events related to volunteers.

• Recruits volunteers; promotes recovery support services in their local community.

• Work with the RCC Manager and to maintain a recovery-focused culture.

• Serve as a recovery ambassador.

• Promote the message and services of CCAR.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years community organizing and/or volunteer management experience preferred.

• Positive attitude, motivational and encouragement skills necessary.

• Experience in facilitating trainings.

• Knowledge about addiction recovery a plus.

• Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.

• Organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

• Computer skills and current technology experience.

• Self-starter, flexible and team oriented.

As a peer run organization, our staff uses their direct lived experience navigating mental health, addiction, and trauma to promote individual growth, human rights, and systems transformation. We believe that everyone has the inner capacity to heal, grow, and change. Our team envisions a world in which everyone – regardless of socio-economic status or psychiatric/addiction histories – has space to be seen, heard, and valued.