Nonprofit
Published 3/1/26 12:41PM

Volunteer Coordinator - Lead Role

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 1-year commitment (preferred 2 years for continuity) Approximately 5–8 hours per month (more during major events such as Cap the Gap distributions, Senior Shine sessions, or 5K events)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Poverty

    Description

    The Volunteer Coordinator serves as the lead organizer and manager of Celebrating One’s volunteer team. This role ensures volunteers are recruited, supported, informed, and appreciated while helping the organization grow its community impact.

    This is a leadership volunteer position ideal for someone who enjoys organizing people, building systems, and supporting a mission focused on education equity and youth success.

    Commitment

    • Minimum 1-year commitment (preferred 2 years for continuity)
    • Approximately 5–8 hours per month (more during major events such as Cap the Gap distributions, Senior Shine sessions, or 5K events)
    • Provide a brief volunteer update report at board meetings once every 3 months

    Responsibilities

    Volunteer Leadership & Management

    • Manage and oversee the volunteer team
    • Serve as primary point of contact for all volunteers
    • Help delegate tasks when needed to ensure coverage for events
    • Foster a positive, welcoming volunteer culture

    Organization & Coordination

    • Maintain volunteer list and tracking system in Google Drive
    • Coordinate volunteer assignments for events and initiatives
    • Communicate event details, reminders, and follow-ups

    Recruitment & Growth

    • Help recruit new volunteers through community outreach, partnerships, and social media
    • Identify simple ways to expand the volunteer pipeline

    Board Communication

    • Provide a short quarterly update to the Board of Directors summarizing:
      • Number of active volunteers
      • Recruitment efforts
      • Event participation
      • Any needs or recommendations

    Volunteer Appreciation

    • Support basic volunteer recognition efforts (thank-you messages, appreciation posts, etc.)

    Qualifications

    • Comfortable using Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Organized and self-motivated
    • Able to take initiative and lead small projects independently
    • Comfortable managing and guiding a small team
    • Passion for education equity and youth support

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
    Associated Location
    Columbus, OH, USA

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