Haiti Volunteer Financial/Hospitality Coordinator

General Responsibilities

·       Manage team and volunteer funds for Haiti UMVIM projects.

·       Assist Volunteer Management Coordinator with orientation, team logistics, and debriefing.

·       Itinerate after 6 months.

Management of Volunteer Funds

·       Be familiar with GBGM Mission Volunteers and The Advance Offices related financial procedures.

·       Prepare all written contracts for Individual and Team accommodations based on negotiated terms and assure that all required signatures/confirmations are included.

·       Assure that project funds given through the Advance for Haiti UMVIM projects are accounted for and transferred to Haiti account for the purchase of materials.

·       Once a team is scheduled and confirmed sent a cost expenditure list and confirm team expenses with team leader/individual volunteer.

·       Track and report the value of all in-kind donations and cash gifts made by volunteers, as well as the value of time and labor services donated.

·       Assure the all funds are recorded and receipted.

·       Provide Individuals and Teams a record/receipt of expenditures.

·       Prepare all financial reports needed for GBGM Mission Volunteers, The Advance, and EMH.

Hospitality

·       Assist Haiti Volunteer Management Coordinator with general orientation when volunteers arrive.

·       Assure that a local greeter/host welcomes team.

·       Assist Haiti Volunteer Management Coordinator with debriefing prior to team/individual departure.

Characteristics

·       UMVIM team leader trained with team experience in Haiti.

·       French and Creole language skills.

·       Must be able to facilitate volunteers and encourage relationships

·       Computer knowledge; (QuickBooks, Quicken, Excel and/or similar programs)

·       Organized; bookkeeping skills helpful

·       Adaptability to changing situations

·       Cordial, gracious, cooperative and helpful

·       Ability to be firm, when appropriate

·       Willingness to listen

Please send your resume to Landon Taylor,  GBGM Mission Volunteer Office, ltaylor@gbgm-umc.org .  Your resume should include contact information including email and a list of 3 references with contact information.