VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
About The Position
Community Mainstreaming Associates is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support its mission of helping individuals with developmental disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives. The role develops and manages volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, placement, scheduling, communications, engagement, recognition, and retention. It also builds community partnerships, supports outreach and events, collaborates with fundraising teams, and maintains volunteer records and reporting. The position is part-time, with hours that vary according to organizational and program needs. Occasional flexibility may be needed for events or programs outside standard business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in volunteer management or coordination, preferably within a nonprofit or community-based organization.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills.
- Experience with volunteer management software and database systems.
- Background working in social services, nonprofit organizations, or community development programs.
- Certification in Volunteer Management or completion of related professional development courses.
- Experience organizing large-scale community events or fundraising campaigns.
- Bilingual abilities or experience working with diverse cultural communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies to attract diverse, committed, mission-driven individuals.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, groups, schools, businesses, and other potential volunteer partners.
- Coordinate community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of volunteer opportunities and the organization's mission.
- Recruit, interview, onboard, and support volunteers throughout their experience.
- Design and facilitate volunteer training programs.
- Match volunteers' skills, interests, and availability with appropriate opportunities.
- Manage volunteer schedules, assignments, communications, and participation.
- Communicate with volunteers to provide updates, answer questions, address concerns, and maintain engagement.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to integrate volunteer activities with fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational initiatives.
- Help plan and coordinate volunteer events, community activities, fundraising events, and appreciation programs.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records, participation data, and contribution information for reporting, recognition, and program evaluation.
- Prepare monthly reports on volunteer recruitment, participation, activities, and engagement.
- Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and motivation to volunteers and foster a positive, inclusive volunteer experience.
- Develop and implement volunteer recognition and retention initiatives, including appreciation cards, recognition activities, and appreciation events.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen volunteer retention and encourage long-term engagement.
- Represent Community Mainstreaming Associates at community events, volunteer fairs, outreach activities, and other public engagements.
- Use public speaking and presentation skills to conduct orientations, training sessions, presentations, and community outreach activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
