Volunteer as a Dorm Host
Hospitality is what this position as Dorm Host is all about. What would you do to ensure the comfort and well-being of beloved guests in your home? Our goal is to welcome and provide for the needs of our esteemed guests so they can efficiently do the work for which they volunteered and enjoy their stay.
This is a "full-time" (35-hour position).
Dorm Host Duties
Our Dorm Hosts are key volunteers that make our community run. Duties of a Dorm Host are outlined below, or click the button to get a detailed description of duties.
Room Check
Check the readiness of rooms, common areas, and kitchens before new teams arrive. Perform any tasks not done by the departing team.
Report Damage
Report any damage or missing keys to the Maintenance Director.
Get Ready for Guests
Be informed about the incoming team’s room assignments, add welcoming names on room door, help with meals, and arrival time.
Contact Information
Ensure that the Team Leader is aware of how to contact the Executive Director, Maintenance Director, and yourself as the Dorm Host to get into the property and dorm before their arrival date.
Meet Teams
Meet teams upon arrival with or instead of the Executive Director or Maintenance Director.
Dorm Orientation
Conduct Dorm Orientation with the Team upon arrival or at time agreed with the Team Leader, using the VIM Team Orientation sheet provided.
Trouble Shooting
Serve as a trouble shooter for the dorm, in terms of team issues, questions, room lock out, etc. Let Maintenance or Administration know if there are any concerns that need their assistance.
Manage Supplies
Make a list of supplies needed (drinks, cleaning, toilet or facial tissue, paper towels, etc.) and discuss purchase with the Director of Operations and Finance.
Clean and Water
Do the laundry from prior weeks’ group. Sweep, vacuum, and pick up trash as needed. Water thoroughly (at least Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and maintain the flowers and plants.