Apply here: https://www.foodshuttle.org/jobs-internships/
BACKGROUND:Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is a food bank, and a member of the Feeding America network. The Food Shuttle recovers and distributes over 12 million pounds of food per year. We FEED our neighbors, TEACH self-sufficiency, and GROW healthy foods by cultivating innovative approaches to end hunger.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Volunteer Services Intern works with the Volunteer Services Team on the core tasks related to volunteer engagement - recruitment, retention, and recognition. The focused goals include the following:
- Become proficient in utilizing the Volunteer Management System, Galaxy Digital.
- Create and refine pre-existing target lists to assist with recruitment for the volunteer programs.
- Assist with creating graphic collateral for engagement.
LOCATION: 1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist with monitoring volunteer schedules
· Assist with compiling data for volunteer metrics
· Assist with the supervision and operation of the Front Desk, answering questions about the organization, transferring calls, and helping direct people in need of hunger assistance
· Assist in volunteer outreach to grow volunteer base in outlying counties
· Create content and assist with volunteer engagement and appreciation projects
· Assist the Volunteer Services team to develop and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program that reflect the mission and the needs of the organization
· Attend team meetings and routine check-ins with supervisor
· Attend at least one meeting or workshop related to professional development
· Prepare a brief end of term presentation reflecting on internship
· Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
· Excellent interpersonal relations skills: the ability to work effectively with volunteers in a cross cultural, multi-disciplinary environment
· Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines, while working independently and with a team
· Interest in developing and providing orientations and trainings
· Strong writing and communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
· Minimum age 18
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
· Develop knowledge of the basics of volunteer management.
· Develop skills in designing and creating engagement materials, at least to a final draft level.
· Develop knowledge of the Food Shuttle mission and programs and of the network of efforts to end hunger.
