VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR II

The main purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and direct a volunteer program at Eastern Correctional Institution and Eastern Correctional Institution-Annex

• Planning and Directing Volunteer Programs

• Develops plans for the effective operation of the volunteer program at a correctional institution. 

• May provide advice and guidance to students and volunteers

• Directs the activities of volunteers and educates the community to the need for volunteers and the volunteer program at the institution

• Makes presentations to community groups to promote volunteer activities.

• Coordinates the distribution of donated materials and supplies

• Produces Institutional entries for volunteer programs

• Ensure compliance with all departmental policies, to include sexual harassment and its specific requirements for management’s prompt and effective attention, reporting and response to such complaints

• Manages inmate organizations and programs

• Coordinates special population shows and events

• Coordinates population fund raising walkathons and sports festivals

• Coordinates the activities of various volunteer groups

• Manages waiting lists for inmate volunteer programming Related Administrative Duties

• Provides program information & recommendations for use in preparing reports for the volunteer program

• Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters & other documents regarding volunteer programs

• Conducts regular meetings with volunteer groups

• Prepares volunteers to work in the correctional setting, including but not limited to, requesting background checks, providing applications, interviewing perspective volunteers, and conducting volunteer orientation

• Maintains records pertaining to volunteer programs and individual volunteers

• Completes other projects and assignments as directed by the Warden or Facility Administrator