Occupation
Volunteer coordinator
Volunteer coordinators recruit, screen, train, and schedule the unpaid people an organisation depends on, and keep them wanting to come back. It is a human resources role for a workforce that can leave at any time, so recognition and good rostering matter as much as compliance. Screening checks, training records, and insurance requirements sit underneath all of it.
Also known as: Volunteer manager · Volunteer services coordinator · Volunteer programme officer
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Part of Community, social and public services
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What the work involves
Advertise volunteer roles and interview and screen applicants
Arrange background checks, references, and required training or orientation
Build rosters and match volunteers to shifts, programmes, and events
Supervise and support volunteers and resolve conflicts or performance issues
Maintain volunteer records, hours, and compliance documentation
Plan recognition activities and gather feedback to improve retention
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How people commonly enter
A college diploma or degree in human resources, community services, or nonprofit management
Progression from an administrative, programme, or frontline role in the same organisation
Professional certification in volunteer administration or leadership, which is common but not universally required
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Team based
- Public facing
- Varied work
- Desk based
- Hybrid office
Team based · Public facing · Varied work · Desk based · Hybrid office
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Enterprising (leading)
- Conventional (organizing)
Social (helping) · Enterprising (leading) · Conventional (organizing)
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