Title: Volunteer Supervisor

Title: Volunteer Supervisor

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There’s a lot more to serving at The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY). Every day you spend at BCNY is a day spent making a difference in at least one boy’s life.

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York has offered New York’s young boys opportunities to develop skills and values that prepare them for a better future. We offer programs that help boys and young men stay in school and go on to college, discover their individual, musical and artistic talent, develop healthy minds and bodies, learn leadership skills, and just have fun.

If you are enthusiastic about youth development services and are eager to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to enriching and supporting New York’s youth, then what are you waiting for? Join a passionate organization that shares your belief in educating the next generation of leaders- The Boys’ Club of New York!

TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE

Volunteer Supervisor

The Volunteer Supervisor will be the point of contact for the volunteer coordinators. He/She will have overall responsibility for the Volunteer Management Program, ensuring that each Clubhouse program is staffed with the appropriate number of volunteers prior to the beginning of a program cycle. He/she will motivate and foster positive self-esteem, decision making, problem solving, responsibility, leadership, among the Volunteer Coordinators.

·  Supervise Volunteer Coordinators to ensure an effective Volunteer Program

·  Coordinate the Civic Corps to ensure BCNY meets all program requirements

·  Assessing organizational need and capacity for volunteers

·  Create or review volunteer position descriptions

·  Supervise outreach process

·  Manage screening and matching process to ensure good fit

·  Supervise the onboarding process for volunteers

·  Oversee risk management process, ensuring low risk for members, staff and volunteers

·  Oversee program evaluation process

QUALIFICATIONS

·  Ability to work/ volunteer on a consistent basis – minimum of 1 cycle (9-11 weeks), 3-6 hours a week is preferred.

·  Experience with project management.

·  Experience managing and communicating to large groups in multiple locations

·  Ability to communicate with youth and adults.

·  Ability to organize, plan and carry out assignments.

Volunteer applicants must be 18 + years of age. All volunteer applicants will be fingerprinted, must pass a criminal background check, and provide a completed medical history form and proof of a negative tuberculin test prior to the date of employment. BCNY provides the background and DOH fingerprint service to volunteers.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with sensitive topics.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets the attention of members.

Dependability - Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS POSITION

Working/ Volunteering as the Volunteer Supervisor at The Boys’ Club of New York will afford an individuals the opportunity to hone, and sharpen the following skills:

·  leadership

·  project management

·  communication

·  planning

·  organization

·  multi-cultural sensitivity/ awareness

·  tenacity

Volunteering at The Boys’ Club of New York affords individuals the opportunity to hone, and sharpen their skills, while also serves as a conduit through which individuals can make worthwhile contributions to the development of their communities. We at BCNY encourage all volunteers to have fun and connect with a rich network of resources and professionals in the field.