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Join DARA! Seeking a Volunteer Coordinator

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Updated: Aug 3, 2018

This position is now filled!

DARA Volunteer Coordinator Position


Are you seeking a volunteer role that will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of refugee families in the United States? DARA (Danbury Area Refugee Assistance) would like to hear from you regarding your interest our Volunteer Coordinator position.

The DARA Volunteer Coordinator actively supports and implements the recruitment of new volunteers, develops and plans volunteer retention activities, and maintains DARA's volunteer database. While this volunteer role is a year-round commitment, during the first few months of any active resettlement period, the Volunteer Coordinator must be available to work in tandem with DARA's committee chairs in organizing, assigning, and scheduling volunteers for day-to-day tasks, sometimes on short notice. DARA hopes to give IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) the green light this autumn to welcome another refugee family, and a strong, well-managed volunteer base is essential to the success of refugee resettlement.


The role of DARA's Volunteer Coordinator provides an excellent opportunity to make a true difference in the lives of refugees in our community, and to contribute to and ensure the ongoing success of DARA.

For more information and to apply for the role of Volunteer Coordinator, please visit Join Our Team.

DARA is a local and innovative nonprofit agency with a diverse group of volunteers and members. As such, we are continuously seeking creative ideas, partnerships, and volunteers to enhance and support our mission. We encourage applications and ideas from all sectors and backgrounds, and look forward to hearing from you.


Thank you for your interest in helping DARA make a difference in the lives of refugees in our community.


Mission

Danbury Area Refugee Assistance (DARA) is a nonprofit organization that resettles refugee families, providing advocacy and support as they work toward self-sufficiency to become productive members of our community.


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DARA'S STATEMENT ON COVID-19

The health and safety of DARA's volunteers, clients, and community is our highest priority. DARA follows CDC guidelines regarding pandemic protocols and requires all volunteers who interact with our refugee family clients to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Any volunteer who feels ill for any reason should immediately notify their team leader and avoid in-person volunteer duties until cleared to return.

DARA is committed to providing an environment that is safe, friendly, nondiscriminatory, and inclusive.

DARA welcomes and values everyone regardless of race, color, culture, religion, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or economic resources.

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