Volunteer Coordinator

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.•San Luis Obispo, CA

20h

About The Position

Helping People. Changing Lives. The Volunteer Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between agency staff and volunteers to optimize the processes and effectively recruit, place and support volunteers within CAPSLO programs. This position is instrumental in presenting volunteer opportunities within the service area(s) of the agency, ensuring seamless communication and facilitating timely follow-up. The Volunteer Coordinator supports CAPSLO’s mission by supporting all programs through recruitment of volunteers and strategic placement. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

One year of varied and increasingly responsible office management, public relations, administrative assistant, or administrative experience.
Knowledge of non-profit environments, partnerships/collaborations.
Fluent in two or more languages including one that supports the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

Support the Communications Director and Supervisor with volunteer engagement activities across the agency’s service areas.
Collaborate with leadership and program staff to develop and implement volunteer policies and procedures aligned with best practices.
Work with program management to collect and track volunteer data for ongoing analysis.
Prepare monthly Board reports highlighting volunteer activity, trends, and accomplishments.
Maintain the Prado Warming Center volunteer calendar, recruit volunteers, and coordinate with site management to ensure adequate coverage.
Assist with communications efforts—including social media and community outreach—to attract, recruit, and retain volunteers; represent CAPSLO at community events as needed.
Ensure volunteers complete timely and thorough orientation, required documentation, and any program‑specific requirements.
Maintain ongoing communication with volunteers to keep them informed and feeling appreciated.
Support volunteer site supervisors with volunteer oversight, mediation, and issue resolution.
Supervise and monitor College Corps fellows, including performance, coordination, and support at program sites.