The Volunteer Development Specialist provides support to the WakeMed Volunteer Services management team through interviewing volunteer candidates, effectively screening applicants, ensuring volunteers are placed appropriately, and assisting with recruitment and improvement initiatives. This position assists the Volunteer Services Manager with the development of placement descriptions, associated standards and competencies; assists in the annual review of all placement descriptions to ensure that they are current and reflect expected responsibilities. Partners with the Representative to ensure initial requirements are met prior to the volunteer's start date. Maintains and tracks volunteer compliance information including health screenings, orientation, Hospitality Pets Program, and other hospital mandatory requirements. Services as a liaison for the volunteer board committees and provides administrative support and attend board and committee meetings. Assists with the coordination of volunteers fundraising sales and prepares sales closeout reports. Supports the Manager of Volunteer Services with community outreach program initiatives to include in-kind donations, Annual Toy Drive, community speaking events, special requests and community partner referral volunteer programs. Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.