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Q&A With Volunteers of America Employees
Throughout all of our programs, there is one constant in all of them - and that is love. We provide love to people who are in need of a home, food, care for an aging loved one and in many more ways. Listen as our employees describe why they have chosen to dedicate their careers to helping those in need and why they love working for us.
How employees describe working at Volunteers of America
Staff at all locations need to learn Respect
When I actually am able to catch up with my administrative work and feel caught up
Getting the job done giving back to the community helping people that need things and seeing a smile on their face when they get those thingsGetting the job done giving back to the community helping people that need things and seeing a smile on their face when they get those things
I have had positive experiences with some, and no experience with others
VOA is supposed to be a nonprofit outpatient mental healthcare organization that serves the most vulnerable populations in a community. However, all of our higher ups make decisions that focus on making more money, even if those decisions cause determent to the vulnerable populations they serve.
What it's like to work at Volunteers of America
- Les employés de Volunteers of America travaillent généralement 9.2 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez Volunteers of America signalent que le rythme de travail est modéré
- 83% des employés de chez Volunteers of America sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de Volunteers of America prennent le plus souvent 0-10 congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 80% des employés chez Volunteers of America déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de Volunteers of America reçoivent généralement des commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail chaque semaine
- 73% of Volunteers of America employees call their work environment positif
Q&A With Volunteers of America Employees
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How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Volunteers of America?
Short, undetailed
Over worked and under paid.
Informative and easy going
How do I do well in an interview at Volunteers of America?
Answer the phone you're doing fine
Be honest
Be honest, highlight your strengths and learn more about the PACE Personality Colors. It is a very helpful way to understand how your coworkers interact with one another.
How flexible is your work schedule at Volunteers of America?
Somewhat if you work overnight or evenings
Not that flexible
Does Volunteers of America drug test or do a background check?
Meilleure réponse des employés
Background check
They do a background but after over a year there never got drug tested.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Volunteers of America?
If I had a reliable vehicle since my car was technically not legal but still passed?
Nothing really
How would you compare interviewing at Volunteers of America to other places you've interviewed?
Easy. Show up or just answer and hired
It was about the same as other places in a similar field.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Volunteers of America?
About your work availability and vehicle
It depends on what position you are applying for. If you are applying for a social service or Behavioral Health position you will most likely be asked questions about your experiences with clients positive and negative, questions about handling a crisis, questions about dealing with difficult situations, and especially questions about working with others from diverse populations. You will most likely be asked how you feel about working with people who have been incarcerated, have disabilities, struggle with addiction, etc...
How long do the interviews usually take at Volunteers of America?
10 min
About 20 minutes
What should I wear for an interview at Volunteers of America?
Anything. They call
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Volunteers of America asks?
I didnt get much of an interview
What unique perks and benefits does Volunteers of America provide?
A wonderful environment to work in.
What do employees at Volunteers of America think about their benefits?
Volunteers of America employees rate their overall benefits a D+ and most of them think the perks are Fantastic. 51% of Volunteers of America employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 0-10 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Volunteers of America?
63% of the same employees also feel like Volunteers of America is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Volunteers of America.
How are the managers at Volunteers of America?
Volunteers of America employees rate their manager a B- or 69/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (75%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Volunteers of America?
Volunteers of America employees rates their pay and overall compensation a D- or 46/100. 35% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 25% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at Volunteers of America?
31% of Volunteers of America employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 18% are neutral and 51% would not recommend working at Volunteers of America to their friends.
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passive |
| 51% | Detractors |
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