Vicki Jennings
Mountain Mobility Program Manager
Volunteer Services
828.251.6622 (x126)
vicki@landofsky.org
Education
BA in Mass Communication from UNC-Asheville;
MS in Nonprofit Organization Management – Regis University, Denver, CO.
Professional Experience
Eight years at Biltmore Estate as Special Events Manager; Two and a half years as RSVP Coordinator with Volunteer Services at LOSRC; One and a half years as Youth Counselor with Workforce Development at LOSRC; Senior Companion Program Manager 2012 - present.
Responsibilities
- Plans marketing strategies and promotes the Senior Companion Program to recruit volunteers
- Works closely with providers of services to senior adults to match volunteers to clients
- Collaborates with local organizations to develop relationships and memorandums of understanding
- Interviews/hires/trains volunteers
- Provides ongoing training to program participants on issues facing seniors (health and wellness, dementia, Alzheimer’s, other chronic health issues, socialization, etc.)
- Manages grant funds to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and problem resolution for situations that may arise with a volunteer
- Maintains up-to-date individual files to include physicals, income reviews, care plans and general information
- Organizes recognition events for program participants
- Maintains information in database system on participants’ individual dates, skills, placements, etc.