ORGANIZATION:

1) HOV BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
  • Currently consists of ten unpaid volunteers who meet at least monthly to manage the business of HOV.
  • Bylaws are available for review at the offices of HOV on request during normal working hours and include descriptions of Board member responsibilities, terms of service and all other normal non-profit corporation information required by the Secretary of State of the State of California.
2) HOV DIRECTOR:
  • Plans, executes and controls day to day operations.
  • Provides vision.
  • Recruits, interviews and trains volunteers. Monitors assigned volunteers through updates, reports and follow-up.
  • Participates in fundraising.
  • Screens incoming client phone calls and matches volunteers with clients according to interests, ability, need, location and availability.
  • Performs the administrative tasks required for the operation of the agency. Develops office policy and documents.
  • Provides referral services as needed.
  • Networks with other agencies in promoting and supplementing HOV. Familiarize and work with other community groups and agencies which have similar or related interests and programs in a cooperative and meaningful manner.
  • Participates in workshops and seminars which help increase understanding and growth in the field of work.
  • Manages the training and develops and directs the activities of other support staff of HOV, such as clerical and field work personnel.
  • Supervises the preparation and maintenance of records on clients and volunteers. Prepares activity reports and other written materials (brochures, manual, ads, etc.).
  • Attends Board meetings and reports to the Board of Directors on a regular basis to receive general direction. Evaluates and plans the work of HOV in cooperation with the Board of Directors.

3) OTHER SUPPORT PERSONNEL:

  • Includes the Liberty Tower clerical staff (donation in kind by SCMRF Inc.) and a TitleIV Council On Aging employee.