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Opportunity Details

Spring Season of Service Orientation

Project Coordinator (Volunteer Leader) Description

Project Coordinators (PC's) are stewards and ambassadors of Jersey Cares and play a vital role in the upkeep of volunteer opportunities addressing critical community-identified needs. These community leaders provide organization and leadership to volunteers and partner agencies. They encourage others to "Be the Change" and provide the direction necessary to develop community partnerships further.

Responsibilities Include

  • Leading others in service to the community.

  • Learning about the partner agency and sharing with others.

  • Coordinating activities with Jersey Cares staff as well as volunteers.

  • Providing direction necessary to complete project activities onsite.

  • Communication with volunteers, the agency, and Jersey Cares staff after the project about the success and process improvements.

  • Working with Jersey Cares staff, other PC's, volunteers and partner agencies to further develop relationships and ensure success on future projects.

  • Maintaining volunteer information on Jersey Cares online database.

Requirements and Expectations

  • Demonstrate an ability to work in teams.

  • Strong organization and planning skills.

  • Access to the Internet regularly.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Participate in Jersey Cares Project Coordinator training.

  • Be tech savvy and know how to use the www.jerseycares.org website.

  • Track all information on Jersey Cares administrative web portal.

Commitment

  • Ten weeks beginning March 23, 2019

  • Manage a minimum of 6 volunteer opportunities by the beginning of June.

  • Participate in 1 of 3 in-person training sessions

  • Attend Closing Session on June 1, 2019

Sign Up

TO SIGN UP FOR "SPRING SEASONS OF SERVICE", please complete a "Project Coordinator Application" and when asked, select the "Seasons of Service" program. Noted below are the steps to complete the application online. 

  • Create a volunteer profile at the Jersey Cares website. www.jerseycares.org. 

  • Complete a Project Coordinator Application. Under the "My Account" section of your, Jersey Cares volunteer profile click the title "Project Coordinator Application" and once complete, click "submit" at the bottom of the page. If done correctly, you will be directed to a "Success" screen. Click here for a brief video of these steps.

  • If you have questions, please call our office at (973) 533-1993.

  • Finally, register for one of the training dates and times noted below. If another day and time is more conveinient for you, please email thomas@jerseycares.org

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Orientation Video: Are you new to Jersey Cares? Watch our brief orientation video to learn more about who we are, what we do and how to sign-up for a project.

FAQ’s: For answers to our frequently asked questions, please visit the Help section of our website.

Waivers: All projects have non-negotiable age restrictions that are noted on the upper right side of each project description. If you meet the age restriction but are under 18, please have a parent or legal guardian complete the required youth waiver and bring with you to the project. Adults attending the project can expedite the registration process by printing the adult waiver in advance, sign and bring with you.

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Civic & Community

Age Minimum (with Adult): 17+, Minimum Age:17+

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Sign up with a team

This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:

  • Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
  • Create a new team to sign up.

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