The job role of a Salvation Army Volunteer varies based on the requirements of the organization. Major duties and responsibilities mentioned on the Salvation Army Volunteer Resume are – assisting those in need of food, clothing, and other practical needs, providing care and social support, helping out during emergencies, contributing in skilled, advisory, and specialist capacities, coordinating emergency relief operations to deliver compassionate care to disaster survivors, assisting in preparing meals and serving them among the members, and providing the needed information both to the management and the participants.
As the duties vary based on the type of program or volunteering needed, the skills required also tend to change, but generally, include the following – strong knowledge of the volunteering work undertaken, passion to help others, a genuine interest to serve the needy, the ability to foster a relationship with all sorts of people, and multitasking skills. A high school diploma or GED is commonplace among job applicants.
Summary : Salvation Army Volunteer is Recruiting, enrolling, and training volunteers for service projects within the LOCATION; helping supervise volunteers; preparing and distributing letters to volunteers; collecting, organizing, and maintaining volunteer information; assisting in the preparation of volunteer activity reports.
Skills : Planning, Salvation Army.
Description :
Planed, scheduled, and assigned work of volunteers workers.
Instructed volunteers in proper methods and procedures.
Checked and approved work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Ensured that background checks are conducted on all volunteers in accordance with Salvation Army policy before they are placed in their assigned positions.
Conducted written evaluations of volunteers performance.
Maintained contact with volunteers throughout their service.
Answered their questions, concerns or problems.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Summary : Salvation Army Volunteer with 9 years of experience in Overseeing the cultivation and management of volunteer groups for Dallas county services projects with Corps locations within the identified counties. Identifying opportunities for connecting with area corporations, organizations and churches within the counties.
Skills : Recruiting, Coordinating Skills.
Description :
Prepared and conducted presentations for public relations, volunteer services, Development and Advisory Board meetings.
Prepared and sent public relations information about Salvation Army programs, etc. to the general public.
Attended Salvation Army events and special meetings in order to take photographs and writes articles for publication in The Salvation Army periodicals and newsletters.
Designed, prepared layout and generated charts, graphs, posters, bulletins and programs as needed.
Recruited, screened, trained, and placed volunteer staff ensuring adequate staff support is maintained to meet program needs; ensures that up-to-date records are maintained on all volunteers.
Planed and coordinated an annual volunteer appreciation luncheon and ongoing volunteer recognition.
Communicated with various departments including social services and shelter service in order to maintain awareness of volunteer needs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Summary : Salvation Army Volunteer is managing corporate and community events, and volunteers related to service projects and special events, in concert with other members of the Community Relations team. Building relationships with high-level volunteers within the counties, oversees volunteer efforts for corporate relations, events and Christmas projects.
Skills : Project Assistant, Team Member.
Description :
Greeted volunteers, get them signed in to CERVIS and train/orient them for volunteer activities.
Oversaw all volunteers during their visit to the Christmas Center and make sure they are comfortable and productive in their tasks.
Helped interview clients and input their info during registration.
Wrote and submited news and press releases to radio, television, and print media to promote Salvation Army events, meetings, and projects.
Designed, developed, and prepared a quarterly newsletter designed to keep donors, media, and those requesting information of The Salvation Army up-to-date on the activities of The Salvation Army in the local area.
Supervised and participated in the creation, preparation and/or upgrading of promotional materials to include annual reports, brochures, newsletters, and programs.
Wrote various articles in order to communicate and promote the service and progress of The Salvation Army in the community.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Summary : Salvation Army Volunteer is Planning necessary data collection systems and completes ongoing and end of season reports and analysis upon receipt of Corps reports; assisting Director of County Community Relations and Fundraising and Corps Officers in other volunteer opportunities as assigned; maintaining the data collection of volunteer information for the North Texas Area Command.
Skills : Data Collection System, Reporting.
Description :
HR will assisted the Kettle Coordinator with hiring all needed bell ringers to ensure full coverage of all sites.
Used the Kettle Web software the incumbent will be responsible for setting up the kettle season and ensuring all bell ringers, locations, and daily kettle slips are imputed properly.
Daily met with route managers to address daily needs and schedules.
Daily checked and confirmed volunteers to make the schedule less disruptive.
Purchased all needed equipment for volunteers, paid bell ringers, and route managers.
Communicated with and schedule all volunteers and volunteer groups.
Followed up with groups to confirm their attendance and all the details of their volunteer event.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Headline : As a Salvation Army Volunteer is Recruiting and referring volunteers for designated county, including scheduling and placement for service projects needed by Corps Officers. Collaborating with the Corps to define needs and to recruit and place volunteers at their facility; assisting the Director of County Community Relations and Fundraising with other volunteer responsibilities as assigned.
Skills : Planning, Volunteer Planner.
Description :
Performed routine and complex mathematical computations.
Managed and maintained our Volunteer Management Software (VMS).
Recruited through social media, other local agencies, the county and city, and national agencies.
Maintained paperwork and background checks for volunteers and stay audit-ready always.
Found and attended networking or marketing events in El Paso County to recruit volunteers.
Maintained a great working relationship with all our bell ringing sites (store managers).
Hired route managers as budgeted to assist in the daily logistics of kettles.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Objective : Salvation Army Volunteer is Assisting with ongoing development and promotion of a wide range of volunteer opportunities with The Salvation Army Local Corps within counties; recruiting, training, interviewing and screens all volunteers needed to support projects. Coordinating county volunteer activities and work assignments as assigned by Director of County Community Relations and Fundraising.
Skills : Community Assistant, Screen Assistant.
Description :
Became and remained certified to operation Salvation Army vehicles per Salvation Army insurance requirements.
Organized work and priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up assignments with minimum direction.
Worked long hours during disaster settings.
Met attendance requirements.
Read, wrote and communicated the English language.
Interpreted and analyzed data.
Drove Salvation Army vehicles.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Objective : Salvation Army Volunteer is reviewing written reports and observes work activities of volunteers to evaluate performance; assisting in identifying and recommending changes in assignment of county volunteer staff; informing county volunteers of policies, procedures, and standards of service. Seeking new and alternative means to maximize county volunteer numbers for county Corps service projects.
Skills : Written Communication, Crop Service Planner.
Description :
Knowledged of volunteer recruitment methods and practices.
Knowledged of basic computer operations.
Followed instructions and work with limited supervision.
Remained calm in stressful situations.
Prepared accurate and completed records and reports.
Built and maintained effective working relationships with volunteers.
Planed, led, motivated and evaluate the work of volunteers. Ability to trained one on one and in large groups.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Objective : Salvation Army Volunteer is Attending meeting and other county community involvements as assigned which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhancing its county service projects. Serving as liaison to corporations, volunteer groups, and other agencies located within the county with regards to volunteer projects within the counties.
Skills : Corps Officer, Managing.
Description :
Collected and deposited kettle proceeds as directed.
Informs Corps Officer of problems, issues, complaints.
Promoted Red Kettle Campaign through social media, learn and use Kettle Manager Software daily to manage incoming funds, assemble on-line scheduling of kettle volunteers.
Coordinated Countertop Kettle Program, secure additional sites for collection.
Filled in gaps in Kettle Schedule during busy/peak collecting times.
Understood and embraced The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement with a full understanding of the purpose and direction of the role The Salvation Army plays within the community.
Know ledged of The Salvation Army social service programs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Objective : Salvation Army Volunteer is developing relationships with the local and broader county community to enhance awareness and support of The Salvation Army. Acting as a spokesperson and representative of TSA at county volunteer events and fairs. Attending meetings regarding county-wide development, Christmas projects and participates in aspects of planning, information sharing and follow up that pertain to county community project involvement.
Skills : Developing, Funding.
Description :
Prepared regular and season wrap-up periodic income report forms for Corps within the county, sites and all other sources.
Managed the collection of county-wide volunteer data and reports it monthly.
Coordinated annual Red Kettle fundraising activities.
Inspires and recruits kettle volunteers; civic and area organizations, local businesses.
Contacted previous years volunteers to recruit for current year.
Oversaw set-up, tears-down and stores kettle equipment as needed.
Coordinated schedules and collects from multiple kettle sites and volunteers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Salvation Army Volunteer Resume
Objective : Salvation Army Volunteer is Coordinating county Christmas volunteer projects to include Corps locations on-site training and seasonal support staff. Making initials contacts with malls within the county prior to the season etc.; confirming participation and details with Christmas volunteer projects and any limitations or requirements imposed by mall management.
Skills : Planning, Volunteer Project Assistant.
Description :
Updated all county-wide site Christmas volunteer projects listings using the previous year's information and newly identified sites.
Recruited and referred to The Salvation Army Corp Officers, new and existing volunteers to adopt Christmas volunteer projects.
Assisted, as needed, in overall operation of the Christmas volunteer projects and service opportunities.
Updated a Volunteer Service Project database monthly which lists and describes multiple volunteer services projects within the county for every Salvation Army program in the North Texas Area Command.
Collaborated with the Corps officers within the county in the planning and coordination of county volunteer information and data collection efforts to produce management reports for Corps Officers and Director of County Community Relations and Fundraising.
Used data to analyze effectiveness of county volunteer service projects and Christmas volunteer projects, evaluating results for sites, Corps, workers, etc.
Prepared and communicated recommendations to improve gross and net collections.
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