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Easterseals Wisconsin Camps- Summer Volunteer Coordinator (AmeriCorps term)

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities: The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator will provide program support by recruiting volunteers to help with camp programs in order to serve more children and adults with disabilities at both Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek.
 
The Volunteer Coordinator will serve a minimum 900 hours from May 2023-August 2023. Member is expected to serve at Easterseals Wisconsin Camp summer camp weeks (10 camper weeks, 3 weeks training). Primary service site will be in Wisconsin Dells, WI with expected travel to the Easterseals Wisconsin main office in Madison, WI for monthly agency meetings and other required days. Occasional travel throughout the state will be required for volunteer recruitment purposes. Member will also be expected to attend a volunteer management training series (e.g. United Way).
 
  • Responsible for recruitment, screening, background checks, reference checks, paperwork and follow-up with weekend volunteers.
  • Provide training for all weekend and summer camp volunteers.
  • Responsible for contacting and building relationships with community service organizations, e.g. Key Clubs and Circle K, to organize group volunteer commitments throughout weekend programs and summer.
  • Responsible for working with community service groups to organize supply drives or other special events that benefit Easterseals for both camp programs.
  • Responsible for setting up volunteer recruitment sites at colleges throughout the state.
  • Responsible for developing relationships with college professors/counselors/career services to assist with promoting ESW programs to students.