Job Description

 

Job Title:  Volunteer Program Coordinator

Reports to:  Operations Coordinator

Type: Full Time

Location: 275 Brooklyn St., Morrisville, VT 05661

Benefits Available:  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Training, Retirement Account  

Compensation: Hourly, 35-40  hours per week

Revision Date:  06/13/25

 

Summary:

The Volunteer Program Coordinator ensures an exceptionally welcoming, safe, clean, efficient, and supportive environment at North Central Vermont Recovery Center (NCVRC) for guests through the recruitment, mentoring, and scheduling of volunteer support workers.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure Volunteer coverage during NCVRC’s open drop-in hours (Monday-Friday 10 AM-4 PM and Saturday 10 AM-2 PM)

• Recruit, orient, schedule, lead, and provide ongoing training and evaluations of volunteer support workers

• Provide volunteer shift coverage as needed (evenings, weekends, and special events may apply)

• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the facility is maintained throughout each day (Cleanliness includes but is not limited to vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, bathroom cleaning, dusting, and regular sanitization of high-traffic touchpoints.  Safety includes but is not limited to securing the premises upon closing and ensuring entry and exit points are safe from hazards and accessible in inclement weather)

• Tracking & Reporting of guest traffic and recovery support group attendance

• Coordinate and lead monthly meetings for program volunteers

• Develop and maintain volunteer education resource materials

• Develop and maintain community partnerships for volunteer referrals

• Participate in community education and promotion of recovery support services offered by the organization

• Coordinate with Vermont Food Bank and local grocers to ensure continued access to our organization’s food donation program

• Securely maintain Volunteer personnel files

• Collect and maintain programmatic data

• Submit monthly report to Board of Directors

• Carry out other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Understanding and acceptance of all pathways to recovery from Substance Use Disorder and the aspects of recovery from it 

• Vermont peer Recovery Coach certification preferred, or training will be provided

• A peer in recovery is preferred. *If in recovery, a minimum of 2 years in recovery is required.

• Ability to motivate individuals and teams, provide constructive and supportive feedback, and adapt approaches to match various learning styles and abilities

• Organized, self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented, reliable, punctual, and flexible

• Committed to working in a diverse environment

• Team player with leadership abilities, as well as a capacity to engage in critical thinking and problem solving

• A desire to engage in professional and personal development opportunities

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

• Strong boundaries and ethics

• Strong commitment to safety and confidentiality of program participants

• Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, computer applications such as, but not limited to Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace

• A Valid Driver’s License; reliable transportation

• This position is subject to satisfactory results of a Background check

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