Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Organization: Homeless Remedies, Inc.

Location: Primarily remote, with occasional attendance at community events and volunteer activities in Westchester County and New York City

Time Commitment: Approximately 5–8 hours per week, with a mutually agreed schedule

Position Type: Unpaid volunteer

Reports to: CEO

Coordinates: HRI’s volunteer team

About Homeless Remedies

Homeless Remedies, Inc. (HRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to work in partnership with the community to help individuals experiencing homelessness achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for the underserved.

Through our JOBS Program and community partnerships, we empower individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability to build confidence, strengthen employment readiness, and advance toward permanent housing, lasting stability, and long-term economic mobility.

About the Opportunity

HRI seeks an organized, approachable, and dependable Volunteer Coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for our volunteers and report directly to the CEO.

The Volunteer Coordinator will help recruit, welcome, and support volunteers, coordinate assignments, and track progress. Working closely with the CEO, this person will translate organizational priorities into clear volunteer activities and help each volunteer understand how their contribution advances HRI’s mission.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys bringing people together, developing supportive working relationships, and helping a team follow through on shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for volunteers, answering routine questions and bringing matters requiring a decision to the CEO.
• Support volunteer recruitment by maintaining opportunity postings, reviewing expressions of interest, and coordinating interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding, including orientation and completion of required volunteer documents.
• Match volunteer interests, skills, and availability with assignments approved by the CEO.
• Communicate responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations clearly.
• Maintain a volunteer roster and track availability, assignments, service hours, and progress.
• Organize and facilitate a monthly volunteer team meeting, documenting action items and follow-up.
• Check in with volunteers to identify support needs, address scheduling concerns, and encourage engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer participation in community events and outreach activities.
• Recognize volunteer contributions and recommend ways to strengthen the volunteer experience.
• Provide concise updates to the CEO on accomplishments, staffing needs, and concerns requiring attention.
• Protect confidential volunteer, participant, and organizational information.

Responsibilities will be prioritized with the CEO to fit the agreed volunteer schedule. Volunteer selection, policy changes, and sensitive personnel matters remain with the CEO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating volunteers, supporting a team, organizing community activities, or managing projects.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to offer clear direction while remaining respectful, encouraging, and approachable.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, shared calendars, spreadsheets, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to recognize when an issue requires the CEO’s attention.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to HRI’s mission and a welcoming volunteer environment.

What You Can Expect

• An opportunity to help shape and strengthen HRI’s volunteer team.
• Direct collaboration with the CEO.
• Orientation, ongoing guidance, and clear priorities.
• Practical experience in volunteer coordination, leadership, and nonprofit operations.
• Potential opportunities to attend nonprofit workshops, trainings, and community events, subject to availability and scheduling.
• A flexible schedule, including a monthly volunteer team meeting and periodic check-ins with the CEO.

Participation Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, complete orientation, provide government-issued photo identification, and sign a volunteer waiver and confidentiality agreement. The selected applicant must complete a background screening, with written consent and at HRI’s expense.

Occasional in-person participation will be coordinated in advance based on availability.

Include your weekly availability, anticipated length of commitment, and ability to occasionally attend activities in New York City.

Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual conversation with the CEO and asked to provide two professional references.