Volunteer Coordinator- 2025874

World Relief•Durham, NC

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization seeking individuals with compassion and a commitment to justice to join their rapidly expanding team. The organization, founded after World War II, has a 80-year history of partnering with local churches and communities in over 100 countries to foster thriving families and communities. Current programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee and immigrant services and advocacy. This role is a purpose-driven career opportunity for those who wish to grow their talents while advocating for the vulnerable.

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
A winsome personality that prioritizes and enjoys reaching out and recruiting people
Ability to manage dozens of volunteer relationships simultaneously
Strong administration & organizational skills
IT skills in database entry and generating reports required
Ability to problem-solve, create and implement new programs
Strong writing and public speaking skills
Ability to work on a team; ability to work independently
Flexibility for evening and weekend events or trainings

Nice To Haves

Experience in HR, logistics, or program coordination a plus
2+ years relevant work experience
Comfortable managing interpersonal conflict and communication challenges with professional customer service skills

Responsibilities

Design and direct long-term and recurring volunteer opportunities and programs for individuals, groups, and interns, including traditional volunteer opportunities, ongoing program needs, and single events.
Develop and carry out a dynamic and active volunteer recruitment plan with local churches, organizations, World Relief events, and social media.
Speak at church and community activities, table at events to recruit volunteers, and meet with church and community leaders.
Guide new volunteers through the application process and background checks, maintaining regular communication and record-keeping.
Maintain a database and monitor tasks for candidates/volunteers, including online forms, applications, training completion, background checks, and logging volunteer hours.
Develop and lead regular volunteer trainings, either virtually or in person.
Connect volunteers to appropriate opportunities and provide ongoing coaching and support.
Collect volunteer quotes, photos, and stories for office communications.
Participate in World Relief Home Office volunteer mobilization and community engagement teams.
Conduct written and in-person driving tests for volunteers and interns driving clients.
Determine internship needs for each program in conjunction with WRD program managers.
Serve as the initial point of contact for recruitment and onboarding of interns with local universities and organizations.
Train, equip, and supervise interns.
Serve as the primary point of contact with churches and individuals providing houses for temporary housing.
Resolve scheduling and interpersonal issues that arise with Welcome Houses.