Spring 2025 Volunteer Management Intern

Assist in managing volunteers and support resource development activities.

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Overview

Assist in managing volunteers and support resource development activities.

You have:

  • Interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues.
  • Effective communication and writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
  • Desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting.
  • Time management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Help recruit volunteers, interns, and Americorps members;

- Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases;

- Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers, interns, and Americorps members;

- Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed;

- Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team;

- Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising;

- Attend community, networking, and recruitment events with Resource Development staff;

- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues;

- Effective communication and writing skills;

- Strong attention to detail;

- Excellent organizational skills;

- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects;

- A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting;

- Time management

- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

This is in-position in Tallahassee, FL. This position reports to the Volunteer Specialist.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to communicate effectively with a diverse group? This question assesses your ability to interact with a multicultural audience. Provide a specific example showcasing your communication skills with diverse individuals.
Tell us about a time you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritize? The interviewer is looking for your organizational and time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to engage in volunteer work or help others? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a project you initiated and followed through to completion. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a volunteer is not meeting expectations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org