Part Time Volunteer Coordinator

The Lighthouse Mission•Bellingham, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer Coordinator at Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) will work closely with the Director of Community Engagement and other department heads to develop and cultivate LMM’s volunteer program. Primary duties include volunteer onboarding, placement, training, and development, as well as coordinating volunteers for group and holiday events. This role balances creating an excellent volunteer experience with addressing departmental and organizational needs effectively. This role requires administrative excellence, clear communication skills, creativity, initiative, and a genuine heart for people!

Requirements

A passion for community engagement and volunteerism!
Refined organizational skills (data entry, ability to learn new software) and a keen attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal communication skills for communication with co-workers, supporters, and the public.
A passion for serving Jesus and making the Gospel known through mercy ministry.
The successful candidate will have an active church/prayer life and be in agreement with the Lighthouse Mission’s Statement of Faith and Life and Personal Covenant.
Knowledge of and preferably experience with issues of homelessness, poverty, addiction, domestic violence and recovery.
Ability to report as regularly scheduled to work sites, including working outside of typical business hours as needed for special events and meetings.
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug and criminal background screenings.

Nice To Haves

Event planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee all volunteer procedures, including applications, screening interviews, background checks, and badge creation.
Develop and implement sustainable handoff plans for volunteers to transition into other ministry areas (e.g., Agape, Drop-In Center, barista training).
Manage volunteer services, including orientation, debriefing, appreciation events, and placements.
Maintain accurate documentation of volunteer hours.
Maintain and scale LMM’s volunteer appreciation system, including thank you cards, events, and swag distribution.
Coordinate volunteer coverage for programming and organizational events.
Identify, coordinate, and participate in community outreach events such as internship fairs, church engagement events, and speaking opportunities to recruit volunteers, interns, and community partners as needed.
Direct donations and volunteer-specific inquiries to appropriate leadership as needed.
Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement to assist with projects and initiatives as requested and approved.
Follow all relevant Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) policies and procedures.
Model an incarnational, relational approach to sharing the Gospel with volunteers, donors, staff, and guests experiencing homelessness.
Foster transparent, supportive, and grace-based relationships among staff and volunteers, modeling LMM’s grace-based accountability philosophy.
Maintain a positive, professional, and Christ-centered attitude in all community and organizational interactions.
Participate in prayer and group devotionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.