Volunteer Office & Community Outreach Assistant

About Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One

Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable adults who have been determined incapacitated and have no family or friends able to serve as their guardian. Through trained volunteer guardians, we help ensure that individuals receive compassionate advocacy, support, and protection while preserving their dignity, rights, and quality of life.

Position Summary

Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One is seeking a dependable, organized, and enthusiastic Volunteer Office & Community Outreach Assistant to help expand our community presence and support our daily operations. This volunteer will assist with social media, email communications, community outreach, and general administrative tasks while helping increase awareness of our mission and recruit volunteers, referral partners, and supporters.

This is an excellent opportunity for students, retirees, professionals, or anyone interested in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, social work, public administration, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and organize the organization's general email inbox.
• Respond to routine inquiries or direct messages to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with creating and scheduling social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Help promote agency events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and educational programs.
• Research community organizations, hospitals, senior centers, attorneys, social service agencies, and healthcare providers for outreach opportunities.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and community engagement efforts.
• Help prepare newsletters, email campaigns, and outreach materials.
• Maintain contact lists and update outreach databases.
• Support office organization, digital filing, and administrative projects.
• Assist with special events, volunteer appreciation activities, and awareness campaigns.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Basic knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Interest in nonprofit organizations, aging services, disability advocacy, social work, public health, or community service.
• Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, or graphic design is a plus but not required.

Time Commitment

• 5–10 hours per week
• Flexible schedule
• Remote or hybrid opportunities available
• Minimum three-month commitment preferred

Benefits of Volunteering

As a Volunteer Office & Community Outreach Assistant, you will:

• Gain valuable nonprofit leadership and administrative experience.
• Build skills in communications, marketing, outreach, and project coordination.
• Receive mentorship from nonprofit professionals.
• Expand your professional network.
• Earn community service hours.
• Receive a letter of recommendation based on performance.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping protect vulnerable adults who have no one else to advocate for them.