Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Volunteer Coordinator include:

Volunteer Sourcing and Recruitment

• Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques, such as databases, e-mail, and social media.
• Collect information on availabilities and skills of potential volunteers.
• Arrange appropriate training for volunteers when needed.

Volunteer Management

• Produce schedules for everyday volunteer activities.
• Assign responsibilities to the right individuals for special events.
• Coordinate teams of volunteers for large-scale actions.
• Communicate frequently with volunteers to ensure their satisfaction and proper placement.
• Disseminate information about upcoming actions and events to volunteers.
• Keep detailed records of volunteers' information and assignments.

Organizational Support

• Ensure the purpose of the organization and its actions is clearly communicated.

Job Brief

We are seeking a competent Volunteer Coordinator to join our organization and oversee the recruitment and management of volunteers. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in allocating responsibilities and retaining the best individuals to support our mission.

To excel in this role, you must be a capable leader with a knack for identifying and motivating talent. Excellent organizational skills and effective communication abilities are essential, as you will work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Your goal will be to ensure that our organization is always staffed with reliable and dedicated volunteers who are appropriately utilized to fulfill our mission.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques, such as databases, e-mail, and social media.
• Collect information on availabilities and skills of potential volunteers to match them with suitable opportunities.
• Arrange and coordinate appropriate training sessions for volunteers when necessary.
• Create schedules for everyday volunteer activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Assign responsibilities to the right individuals for special events or specific tasks.
• Coordinate teams of volunteers for large-scale actions, projects, or campaigns.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with volunteers to ensure their satisfaction and well-being.
• Disseminate information about upcoming actions and events to volunteers in a timely manner.
• Keep detailed records of volunteers' information, assignments, and achievements.
• Ensure that the purpose of the organization and its actions is clearly communicated to volunteers.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Volunteer Coordinator position should meet the following requirements:

• Proven experience in volunteer management or a similar position.
• Experience in volunteering locally and/or internationally is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit volunteers through various channels and techniques.
• Working knowledge of databases and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities.
• A pleasant and outgoing personality that fosters positive relationships with volunteers.
• BSc/BA in business administration, human resources, social studies, or a relevant field will be appreciated.