Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings
Commitment: Part-time, flexible hours (Varies. Minimum 2-5 hours per week.)
Overview:
This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
Directors and Coordinators are expected to put in a minimum of 6 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.
The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Volunteer Director to recruit, train, and manage volunteers for various programs and events. This role involves administrative support, volunteer coordination, communication, and event planning. The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for working with volunteers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies to recruit new volunteers.
- Participate in interviews, background checks, and orientation sessions for volunteers.
- Help maintain volunteer records and ensure accurate data entry.
- Work with other departments to ensure volunteers are effectively integrated into operations.
- Maintain volunteer databases, update records, and prepare reports as needed.
- Assist in tracking volunteers, participation, and feedback.
- Help with communication efforts, including newsletters, emails, and other forms of outreach to volunteers.
- Work with event coordinator to schedule volunteers for events
- Support efforts to recognize and reward volunteers for their contributions.
- Help plan and execute volunteer appreciation initiatives.
Required Skills:
- Previous experience in volunteer management or nonprofit work preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google based systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
- Positive attitude and a passion for community service.
- The Volunteer Coordinator should be prepared to work in fast-paced environments, handle multiple tasks, and engage with diverse groups of people.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about animal rescue and have the experience to make a difference, submit a short cover letter and resume to boardofdirectors@ottawadogrescue.com or click below to fill out the form today!