Volunteer Liaison (Vision Screening Services)

Job Summary:

Establish and maintains strong community partnerships between the school and surrounding businesses, community agencies, parents, and government agencies by coordinating a strong school-based partnership that advances school and district goals and objectives for greater student achievement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with hearing and screening programs

Experience working within the school setting

Familiarity with Database entry

Essential Functions:

• Assists the school in identifying and implementing programs and initiatives for a volunteer friendly environment.
• Serves as the point of contact for school and community volunteer organization staff and in accepting student volunteer recommendations.
• Serves as the point of contact with students and parents and/or guardians for teachers requesting volunteers.
• Provides case management for mentors not part of a formal program or a program with a case manager.
• Collects academic data (progress reports, report cards, absenteeism reports, and disciplinary actions) for students being mentored and/or in a program involving volunteers and provides to relevant school staff, Community Involvement, Project REACH, and mentoring program staff for use in parent conferences and tracking success of school volunteer program.
• Maintains a database of student volunteer information, scheduled school visits, and a waiting list of student volunteers.
• Creates and distributes school volunteer newsletter, or section, that informs parents, school staff, business and community partners of school volunteer activities and events.
• Organizes and participates in special school events and activities to recognize volunteers and promote the school's community partnerships.
• Creates and maintains a "Volunteer Toolbox"
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: NA

Experience: Experience working with community groups preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: NA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of case management
• Knowledge of volunteer organizations

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing and database software skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to support volunteer involvement program
• Ability to work flexible schedule to support volunteer activities, including non-school hours
• Ability to maintain reliable transportation