2 8 5 1 M EA D OW S A N D I E G O , LA RK D RI V E T E L 8 5 8 5 6 9 2 0 1 9 F A X 8 5 8 5 6 9 7 1 5 1 C A 9 2 1 2 3 w w w .sp e a k u p n o w .o r g May 27, 2014 VOICES FOR CHILDREN AMERICORPS JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Reports to: Board of Directors FY2013-2014 Rochelle Bold, Esq., Chair David Bialis, Vice Chair Haeyoung Kong Tang, Ph.D. Vice Chair Lise Wilson, Esq., Secretary Ann Parode Dynes, Esq. Treasurer Jonni Bailey Stephanie Bergsma Mark Cafferty Gina Ellis Holly Ellison Roi Ewell Lisette Farrell Anthony Farwell P. Randolph Finch Jr., Esq. Jennifer Greenfield Kevin Harris Maria Herman Richard Kintz, Esq. Marina Marrelli Julian Parra Dick Pfister Jori Potiker Jill Skrezyna Katie Sullivan Lany Zikakis ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Founded in 1980, Voices for Children advocates for the rights and well-being of San Diego’s abused children in the courtroom, in school, and in the community, through its dedicated network of staff and volunteers. Our goal is to ensure that foster children who have become dependents of the San Diego County Court will have a safe and permanent home. Recruited, trained, and supervised by VFC, our volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) interface with key agencies, legal counsel, and community resources to identify and protect the best interests of each foster child. CASAs are empowered to act as fact finders for the juvenile court judge to ensure decisions and rulings are based on the most current and pertinent information about each child’s situation. CASAs also provide emotional support as they guide their case children through the complex foster care system. CASAs strive to ensure that each child’s unique needs are met. As the only agency in San Diego County designated by the courts to provide CASA volunteers, Voices for Children has a vision called Serve Every Child: to provide a CASA to every foster child who needs one. Community Ambassadors Council David E. Archambault, Chair Doug Arthur Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq. Joye D. Blount Annette Bradbury Janice P. Brown, Esq. Vicky Carlson Ilia Terrazas Dickey Mindy Fletcher Nathan Fletcher Craig A. Irving Richard Kelley David Marino Patsy Marino Susan McClellan Dr. John Mendlein Hon. James Milliken Tom Murphy Eleanor Navarra Lauree Sahba Sheryl Scarano Cecil H. Steppe Pamela S. Wygod Dale E. Yahnke, CFA, CFP® Sharon M. Lawrence, Esq. President/CEO AmeriCorps VIP Fellow Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION The AmeriCorps VIP Fellow will: (1) assist with the community outreach efforts for the organization to promote the CASA Program and other volunteer opportunities, as well as the mission and Serve Every Child vision of Voices for Children; (2) support Service Enterprise Initiative efforts to diversify the organization’s volunteer base and the volunteer opportunities available within the organization; and, (3) assist with projects to increase volunteer recognition and retention within the CASA Program. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES    Assist with the implementation of a volunteer recruitment plan to increase the number of CASAs Assist with the coordination and facilitation of volunteer Information Sessions, as needed Coordinate outreach to schedule presentations and presence at events for volunteer recruitment; represent VFC at such community events Mem b er s o f t h e Nat io n al Co u r t Ap p o in t ed Sp ecial Ad vo cat e Asso ciat io n         Build partnerships with community groups and organizations to reach out to potential volunteers from different segments of the population Support Outreach Team meetings and trainings, including tracking attendance, preparation of materials, and maintenance of minutes, as needed Assist with the implementation of a recognition and retention plan for the CASA Program, including with the coordination of recognition activities such as program-specific events and training class reunions Assist with the identification of new volunteer opportunities within the organization, the development of new volunteer position descriptions, and the recruitment to fill those positions Assist with the screening of volunteers by conducting initial interviews Assist with responses to volunteer inquiries, as needed Maintain accurate volunteer recruitment files, activity reports, and database records All other duties as assigned WORK SCHEDULE Standard work week for this position is 40 hours per week. Evenings and weekends are occasionally required as related to events. The VFC office shall be open for business during the following hours, except as hereinafter noted: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS         A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, as well as experience working, interning, or volunteering with a nonprofit Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization, and a high level of initiative and follow-through Must be a self-starter, strong at multi-tasking, highly organized, and able to work independently or as an effective team member Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines, work harmoniously and cooperatively with other staff, deal well with volunteers and community members, and maintain standards of confidentiality and discretion Must have pleasant, friendly, and professional manner Proficiency with current Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, as well as access to an automobile for local travel Must meet all security screening requirements as set forth in the California Rules of Court, Rule 5.655. 2