Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Head Minister, the Agency Chaplain supports the formal ministry of Volunteers of America. Additionally, the Chaplain provides supervision, training, and mentorship for constituent members and commissioned ministers that assists with carrying out the core support services within the agency ministry plan. This individual must be capable of enthusiastically promoting the mission of Volunteers of America, with the goal of expanding the presence of the ministry in the communities we serve and increasing community engagement.

Principal Activities

Lead agency ministry

• Work in partnership with Head Minister and carry out the Agency Ministry Plan

• Provide leadership, training and mentorship for commissioned ministers

• Offer emotional support, religious and spiritual guidance to clients, staff and volunteers

• Facilitate worship, celebration, and devotional services

Enroll key organizational leaders in the ministry of service

• Represent Volunteers of America in outside faith organization meetings and association gatherings

• Be a resource for spiritual reference materials for activities and functions, including presentations, meetings and events.

Development Activities

• Collaborate and network locally, regionally and nationally to expand ministry services and develop resources

• Network with VOA ministers across the national organization; participate in conference calls, trainings, and ongoing education opportunities

• Present information on the VOA ministry and its needs to churches, service organizations and other community groups

• Propose, implement, and promote spiritual education for interested stakeholders