Posted: March 18, 2010

Position Description
• Overview: To assist the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana in recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers to assist with our chapter’s programs and services.
• Compensation: (Unpaid)
• Duration of Internship: One semester
• Hours: Vary according to office. Average of 10-20 hours per week. Flexible schedule.
• Perks: As the premier agency providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana offers those interested in the field of volunteer management an ideal setting for learning the trade.
Key Responsibilities
• Writing correspondence and assimilating printed materials
• Communication with other agencies and organizations to recruit volunteers
• Writing stories about the volunteer programs for the newsletters and the website
• Assisting with the coordination of recruiting volunteers for special events and fundraising initiatives
• Keeping volunteer files complete and accurate
• Creating and preparing displays
Qualifications
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong computer skills (Knowledge of Word, Access and Excel)
• Be willing to take initiative
• Creative
Reports to: Volunteer Services Manager

FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
LAUREN POWELL, INTERNSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR
504-620-3126, LPOWELL@ARCNO.ORG
OR VISIT

www.arcno.org