Remote Volunteer Screening Team

Opportunity Overview:
Volunteers are at the heart of the Trustees – communities of individuals, organizations and companies committed to preserving and protecting the places we love for all to enjoy. Volunteerism has been a cornerstone of the Trustees’ since 1891 in conserving land for people and continues to play a role in shaping its future.

The Volunteer Services Team is currently recruiting individuals to assist with the screening and intake process for new volunteers. This is a statewide, remote opportunity reporting to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, with the goal of building our overall volunteer base to support the mission of the Trustees. Interested volunteers will be provided training on our volunteer management system, HandsOnConnect. Volunteers will have access to a well-developed screening intake toolkit which includes appropriate scripts, contact process, and protocols. Consider bringing your skills to the Trustees to support the Volunteer Services Team goals, engaging with other volunteers and staff of all levels and learning the nuts and bolts of non-profit operations.

 

Note: this role may require a background check

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Schedule phone screens with potential volunteers
• Maintain phone screen log
• Provide overview of the Trustees properties and mission
• Identify volunteer’s skills, interests, availability, goals and motivation
• Communicate next steps for onboarding
• Communicate effectively with staff and other volunteers
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel (required)
• Experience with HandsOnConnect and/or Salesforce (desired, but not required)
• Knowledge of resume evaluation, candidate assessment, and matching position to best candidate
• Excellent organization, prioritization, presentation skill
• Exceptional communication and people skills
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Enjoy working with people
• Have reliable access to internet, personal computer and phone

Benefits:

• Be part of a team dedicated to promoting conservation and volunteerism
• Build personal skills and become familiar with non-profit structure

Time Commitment:
Ideal candidate will be available for one 4-hour shift either Friday mornings or Friday afternoons. Weekly Team meetings on Thursdays occur from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

 

For more information
Contact the Volunteer Services Team at volunteer@thetrustees.org

To explore other volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/
 
More about The Trustees
Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.
 
Inclusive Spaces for All
We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all. Together, alongside our partners and volunteers we are creating inclusive spaces of community for people of all backgrounds to enjoy and preserving these open spaces for everyone, forever. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and experience.
 
The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.