Volunteer Coordinator

Role Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator helps strengthen the Conservancy’s volunteer program by welcoming new volunteers, supporting team leads, and ensuring clear communication between staff and volunteers. This person plays a key role in helping our community members find meaningful ways to contribute to the Conservancy’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the volunteer interest list and communicate upcoming opportunities.
• Help onboard new volunteers, including sharing basic training materials and connecting them with team leads.
• Check in periodically with active volunteers and collect feedback.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts (e.g., thank-you emails, photos, event shout-outs).
• Support the scheduling and organization of volunteer projects and tabling events.
• Track volunteer hours and help report participation data to staff.
• Suggest improvements to enhance the volunteer experience and retention.

Time Commitment

Approximately 8–12 hours per month.

Some flexibility for remote work; occasional attendance at events encouraged.

Skills & Qualities

• Friendly and welcoming communicator who enjoys connecting with people.
• Organized and dependable, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, and basic online forms.
• Interest in environmental stewardship and community building.
• Prior experience coordinating volunteers or managing teams is helpful but not required.

Support Provided

• Orientation on the Conservancy’s mission, programs, and volunteer systems.
• Ongoing mentorship and collaboration with Conservancy staff and volunteer leads.

Access to templates, tracking tools, and communication materials.