All Staff Members of the Colby Volunteer Center are expected to fulfill some shared expectations as they carry out their duties. These include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the CVC as his/her exclusive major commitment on campus
- Spending at least 10 hours per week on Volunteer Center business
- Attending all required staff and program leader meetings
- Attending volunteer program meetings as needed
- Answering CVC-related communication (including email and phone calls) in a timely and professional manner, including during breaks and over the summer
- Participating in at least one CVC direct-service program on a regular basis
- Being aware of the most pressing needs of the Greater Waterville Area
While roles are specialized within the organization, teamwork is the ordering principle. Staff members are free to delegate responsibilities as needed.
The CVC Fellow reports to the CVC Directors, and assists in the operation of the Volunteer Center while the Assistant Directors for One-Time Events and for Publicity (respectively) are on a leave of absence. Though the CVC Fellowship will last for only one semester, the CVC Fellow is considered to be a full Assistant Director for the duration of his or her term.
As an interim post, the duties of the CVC Fellow will encompass aspects of both the Assistant Director for One Time Events position and the Assistant Director for Publicity position. In addition to the general responsibilities of all CVC staff members, the CVC fellow must also:
- Be a point of contact for Fall Semester One-Time Event related communications
- Assist in coordinating logistics for Fall one time events
- Seek new opportunities for one-time events that fulfill the CVC mission, while remaining sensitive to the staffing and budgetary limitations of the office
- Help evaluate each event after the fact according to the standards of the CVC Mission Statement
- Help develop the weekly CVC Email Newsletter
- Work closely with the Communications Office to publicize CVC activities both on campus and off
- Post advertisements for external volunteer opportunities, and assist in coordinating the placement of Colby volunteers at any such site
- Evaluate the perception of the CVC both on campus and in Waterville, and make recommendations as to how the Volunteer Center can improve its visibility
