Volunteer & Operation Kid Comfort Coordinator

The Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads is a dedicated nonprofit organization serving military members and their families in the Hampton Roads area. The ASYMCA offers a variety of programs and services aimed at supporting military families, enhancing their quality of life, and ensuring their well-being during deployments, relocations, and other military-related challenges. As part of the larger YMCA network, the Armed Services YMCA emphasizes community involvement, volunteerism, and military family support through specialized initiatives such as the Operation Kid Comfort program. This program provides comfort items known as "Lovies" to military children, helping to ease the stress and emotional challenges faced by military families during separation and transitions. The ASYMCA values inclusivity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, inviting applications from military spouses, veterans, and individuals affiliated with the military. The Volunteer and Operation Kid Comfort Coordinator position at the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads is a part-time role with a flexible and predominantly remote work schedule ranging from 15 to 20 hours per week. This position includes some required availability during evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the organization and the families it serves. The hourly wage for this position is up to $18.00. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful management and engagement of volunteers across the organization. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of volunteer management, including recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, and ongoing volunteer support. They work closely with various departments to assess and fulfill the volunteer needs within the organization, matching volunteers' skills and interests with the appropriate assignments. Maintaining detailed volunteer records and managing schedules and hours are also key aspects of the role. This position plays a central part in fostering positive volunteer experiences, recognizing volunteer contributions, and cultivating lasting relationships between volunteers and the ASYMCA. In addition, the coordinator will manage the Operation Kid Comfort program for the Hampton Roads branch. This responsibility includes handling requests for the distribution of Lovies, raising awareness of the program through presentations to military Commands, family support groups, and ombudsmans, and maintaining accurate records of recipients and items distributed. Collecting testimonials and feedback from families helped by the program is also an important part of measuring the impact and success of Kid Comfort. Successful candidates for this position will possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and volunteers simultaneously, and a proactive, problem-solving attitude. They will need strong interpersonal skills to motivate and build relationships with a diverse volunteer base and the capacity to lead and inspire volunteer teams effectively. The Armed Services YMCA encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds including military spouses, veterans, and other military affiliated individuals, reinforcing its commitment to diversity and equal opportunity. This role offers the satisfaction of contributing meaningfully to military family support in the local community while working in a collaborative and flexible environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in volunteer coordination or related field
• Ability to manage multiple volunteers and tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Reliable internet connection for remote work
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information