Volunteer Opportunity-Governance, HR & Compliance Operations Advisor

ABOUT US

• Missing Pieces Support Group is a nonprofit organization founded by women who have personally experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss—from first-term miscarriages to stillbirths. Our mission is to uplift underserved communities through advocacy, education, and resource connection. We understand the emotional and physical toll of such loss and are committed to helping others navigate their grief.

Our mission is to bring awareness to pregnancy loss and offer support to grieving families by:

• Providing informational resources
• Forming a mindful community that bridges the gap between similar support services
• Providing a platform that gives families the opportunity to share their stories online.

We are seeking a passionate, empathetic, and collaborative individual to join our team in a volunteer capacity. This is an unpaid/volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating their time to our non-profit.

Learn more: https://missingpiecessupportgroup.org

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Senior Governance & Compliance Operations Advisor provides strategic oversight of volunteer governance, compliance infrastructure, and organizational documentation standards. This role ensures policies, agreements, and internal governance frameworks align with ethical, regulatory, and nonprofit best practices.

This position serves as the strategic compliance architect and governance advisor to leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in governance, nonprofit operations, compliance, or HR advisory roles
• Experience developing volunteer agreements and organizational policies
• Strong understanding of ethical governance standards
• Ability to design documentation frameworks and compliance controls
• Strategic thinker with strong advisory and communication skills
• Experience in nonprofit board governance preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy & Governance

• Draft, maintain, and enforce volunteer agreements, waivers, NDAs, DEI statements, Code of Conduct, and conflict resolution frameworks.
• Ensure all organizational policies align with non-profit standards, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements.

Compliance Infrastructure & Documentation Standards

• Establish documentation standards, maintain secure volunteer records, and ensure onboarding workflows remain audit-ready.
• Provide compliance oversight for volunteer job descriptions, risk mitigation strategies, and governance-aligned organizational charts.

Strategic Advisory & Operations Support

• Advise leadership on ethical, regulatory, and structural improvements, reviewing new initiatives prior to implementation.
• Attend monthly HR check-ins as a compliance advisor and partner with supervisors to lead volunteer system orientations.

TIME COMMITMENT

• Volunteer role with flexible hours (estimated 4–6 hours per week)
• Remote, with occasional virtual meetings as needed
• Ideal for individuals seeking experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or admin support

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

• Gain valuable nonprofit experience
• Expand your professional network
• Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive team
• Flexible scheduling and remote collaboration/Choose your own hours
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the nonprofit sector, while gaining valuable nonprofit experience
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team
• Letters of recommendation and skill-building opportunities available

Job Type: Part-time-Volunteer