About

The Washington Association of Child Advocate Programs (WACAP) began the statewide AmeriCorps initiative to help increase the number of volunteer child advocates available for children in the dependency system. Volunteer advocates ensure that children spend the least amount of time in out-of-home care and see better outcomes including reunification with a parent or placement with a relative. 

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Recruitment Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the 8,000 children in the dependency system have a volunteer advocate to represent them in court. In this position, you will work within a local community to recruit and support new volunteers who are interested in advocating for children in need. You will collaborate with your host site program and other AmeriCorps Members throughout Washington to complete volunteer recruitment projects. High-level customer service and communication skills are essential to effectively communicate the mission, values, and goals of the organization to the public. 

Key responsibilities

• Community Outreach: Lead outreach efforts by researching and attending various community events to promote volunteerism such as county fairs, community days, farmer's markets, speaking engagements, etc.
• Marketing: Collaborate with Host Site and fellow AmeriCorps members to develop a marketing strategy aimed at engaging a diverse pool of volunteers. 
• Data Tracking: Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and outcomes. Track and report on volunteer engagement efforts. Develop and collect follow-up surveys to improve the program and volunteer experience. 
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local universities, corporations, and community organizations to foster volunteer recruitment. 
• Volunteer support: Additional volunteer engagement and retention responsibilities may be assigned by the Host Site and may include:

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``` - Assist volunteers with registration, orientation and on-going training activities. - Conduct check-ins and help volunteers prepare for core training requirements (i.e.fingerprinting, reference checks, and gathering and distributing training materials).

General Duties

• Attend regular meetings with the Host Site and AmeriCorps Project Coordinator. 
• Attend scheduled training and service projects. 
• Work collaboratively with other AmeriCorps members on various projects. 

Qualifications

Some college preferred or equivalent experience/training.

Strong written and oral communication skills, bi-lingual ability a plus. 

Strong organizational skills including multi-tasking, prioritizing, planning, and time management. 

Familiarity with or experience in the foster care/dependency system.