Greater Omaha Chamber: Service To Armed Forces VAVS Local Representative

Omaha NE

09 November, 2021

3:13 AM

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Press release from the Greater Omaha Chamber: November 4, 2021 Key Responsibilities Supports and acts as a local liaison on behalf of the Red CrossEnsure all potential VA Voluntary Services (VAVS) volunteers are registered with the local Red Cross unit, receive volunteer orientation, are assisted with the VAVS application and placement and receive information on volunteer opportunities with the VAPromote the recruitment of volunteers and donations of financial and material resources in accordance with facility needsAttend and participate in quarterly VAVS meetings, serve on VAVS Sub-committees and task groups and assist with improving the overall VAVS programCoordinate with the VAVS Program Manager to perform the Annual Joint Review (AJR)Facilitate volunteer placement in coordination with the VA Program Manager and workplace supervisor and assist VA staff when an affiliated volunteer must be removed for causeMaintain records and submit reports as required by the Red Cross and VAShare VAVS committee voting privileges with appointed deputy as neededAttend quarterly phone meetings with the assigned Red Cross National Deputy and Division Staff. Qualifications Broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer serviceBasic computer and organizational skillsAbility to communicate and work with other leaders in a management team relationshipAbility to show initiative and work independentlyProgram management experience is a plus but not requiredMust be able to achieve a successful VA background check/security badging check This press release was produced by the Greater Omaha Chamber. The views expressed here are the author's own.