Volunteer Services - Intern

Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking a dynamic self-starter to assist with Volunteer Recruitment, Coordination, and Management. This unpaid internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in various facets of volunteer management within a well-established community-based nonprofit organization. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Volunteer Services Manager and the Volunteer Services Department, engaging with all nonprofit departments to support staff and volunteers in volunteer-supported programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with coordinating and scheduling volunteers for both the JFS office and off-site assignments.
• Ensure volunteers are properly utilized and engaged.
• Respond to volunteer inquiries promptly.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition activities.
• Protect the organization’s value and individual privacy by maintaining confidentiality.
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment and outreach events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Sign in and out using VicTouch for each shift.
• Report any concerns to the Volunteer Services Manager.

Training:

• One-on-one training will be conducted with follow-up access to the Volunteer Services Manager.

Requirements

Education:

Preferably, completed or working toward the completion of a college degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Social Work.

Experience

• Previous Internship or related experience in volunteer engagement and/or management is a plus.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Volgistics is a plus
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Self-motivated.
• Good organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview:

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs.

We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.