Volunteer Manager Job Description

The volunteer manager is responsible for coordinating volunteer efforts, managing volunteers, and overseeing the volunteer process.

Volunteer managers are typically found in nonprofit organizations that are responsible for coordinating volunteers.

These organizations range from non-profit charities to community-based organizations.

Volunteer managers may also be found in for-profit businesses, such as public-relations firms, event-planning companies, or public relations departments.

Volunteer managers typically coordinate volunteer efforts at a variety of levels, including personal, department, and organization-wide.

They often report to a director or manager.

Volunteer managers generally hold a bachelor’s degree and are dedicated to promoting volunteerism among an organization

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Volunteer Manager to oversee our volunteer program. The Volunteer Manager will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.

Volunteer Manager Duties:

• Manage volunteers in mentoring, tutoring, buddy, and camp programs
• Develop and implement necessary training strategies
• Keep well-informed on legal requirements and procedures
• Work with the Executive Director to create and update volunteer programs
• Work closely with staff and city officials to get community support for programs

Volunteer Manager Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, develop, and implement volunteer recruitment, retention, and training programs
• Develop, implement, and maintain volunteer programs and activities to achieve organization goals
• Provide direction and support for volunteer managers and volunteers
• Establish an infrastructure of volunteer activities, including strategic planning, budgeting, program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and report on volunteer activities relative to organizational goals and mission
• Execute a variety of administrative tasks, including correspondence, policy development, and maintaining records

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or business administration
• 2-5 years’ proven experience in a management role in a non-profit or volunteer organization
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to inspire volunteers
• Ability to manage multiple schedules and set goals

At [Company Name], we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, and ages. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.