Volunteer Coordinator
YMCA Southcoast•Dartmouth, MA
•Hybrid
About The Position
YMCA Southcoast is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support two impactful food security programs: Sharing the Harvest Community Farm and the Full Plate Project. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and supporting mission-driven community work through a food insecurity and equity-informed lens.
Requirements
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)
- Food safety or food handling training (or willingness to complete)
- Completion of YMCA-required online trainings prior to the start of the position, including: New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Employee Safety
- Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Work effectively with diverse populations, community partners, and volunteers of varying experience levels
- Utilize email, spreadsheets, and scheduling tools
Nice To Haves
- Additional training related to volunteer management, food insecurity, or community engagement preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule individual, group, and corporate volunteers across Sharing the Harvest Community Farm and the Full Plate Project
- Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries and ongoing communication
- Manage volunteer sign-ups, calendars, tracking systems, and basic reporting
- Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and appreciation efforts
- Track volunteer hours and participation to support grants, reporting, and internal metrics
- Collaborate with program staff to align volunteer activities with program capacity and seasonal needs
- Maintain organized volunteer records and contact lists
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and dignity-centered volunteer experience grounded in an understanding of food insecurity
- Apply a food insecurity lens to volunteer engagement, ensuring respectful, community-centered service delivery
- Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills in a seasonal work environment
- Work effectively with diverse populations, community partners, and volunteers of varying experience levels
- Utilize email, spreadsheets, and scheduling tools to support daily operations
- Uphold and model YMCA values of social responsibility, healthy living, and community impact
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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