What Is a Volunteer Coordinator?

Volunteer coordinators work for non-profit associations, health care facilities, social service agencies and other organizations that need volunteers on a regular basis. Positions typically are either full-time or half-time, and sometimes a volunteer coordinator job includes the duties of special events coordinator.

Recruitment and Training

Volunteer coordinators create descriptions of volunteer work that needs to be covered, recruit new volunteers through local media and community meetings and hold training sessions.

Volunteer Meetings

Regular meetings with volunteers typically are conducted by volunteer coordinators to discuss upcoming events and ongoing needs. At a humane society, for example, volunteers might be needed for dog walking, cat socializing, front desk reception and for a fund-raising event.

Supervisory Duties

Volunteer coordinators act as supervisors for all volunteers and serve as the liaison between volunteers and paid staff.

Record Keeping

These coordinators maintain a database of volunteers, their duties and their hours of work. They may administer a rewards program where volunteers logging a certain number of hours or participating in a large event receive a gift certificate from a restaurant or store.

Reports

Volunteer coordinators create reports for management and recommend changes that would be beneficial for the volunteer program.