Volunteer Services: Recruitment Team Member (Sussex County ,DE)

The American Red Cross of Delmarva (Sussex County), seeks adult volunteers to join our team as Recruitment Volunteers (16+ years of age)to help identify talent to grow our Red Cross team. We’re looking for creative, outgoing, and solution-orientated individuals with a desire to develop their leadership, communications, and critical thinking skills while supporting the Red Cross mission.

You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn about targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce.

As a recruitment volunteer, you will:

· Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department

· Meet regularly with the Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs

· Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities

· Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities

· Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting

Qualifications:

· Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others

· Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite

· Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising

· Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism

· Successfully clear a standard background check

Time Commitment:

· Monthly requirement of a minimum of 5 -10 hours

· Completion of 1+ recruitment activity/activities per week

· Engagement can be evenings and weekends, some weekday availability needed to meet with Recruitment Team

· Commitment of a minimum of one year

You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce.

As a recruitment volunteer, you will:

· Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department

· Meet regularly with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs

· Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities

· Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities

· Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting

Qualifications:

· Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others

· Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite

· Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising

· Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism

· Successfully clear a standard background check