The American Red Cross of Central Maryland (Baltimore City, Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties), seeks volunteers (18+ years of age) to join our team as Recruitment Volunteers to help identify talent to grow our Red Cross team. We re looking for creative, outgoing, and solution-orientated individuals with a desire to develop their leadership, communications, and critical thinking skills while supporting the Red Cross mission.

You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce. Training provided.

As a recruitment volunteer, you will:

Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department

Meet regularly with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs

Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities

Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities

Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting

Attend community events to raise awareness of Red Cross volunteer opportunities

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others

Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite

Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising

Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism

Successfully clear a standard background check

Time Commitment:

Monthly requirement of a minimum of 4 -10 hours

Completion of 1+ recruitment activity/activities per week

Engagement can be evenings and weekends, some weekday availability needed to meet with Recruitment Team

Commitment of a minimum of one year.