Volunteer Manager

Volunteer Manager (Hybrid/Remote) – Philly Peace in Progress

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid + Remote Options Available) Type: Part‑Time • Unpaid • Volunteer or Internship • Academic Credit Available

About Philly Peace in Progress

Philly Peace in Progress is a community‑centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth, families, and neighborhoods through empowerment, education, and outreach. We are building a strong volunteer‑driven team committed to making a real impact across Philadelphia.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and people‑focused Volunteer Manager to help lead our volunteer program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting others, thrives in leadership environments, and wants to gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit operations and human resource processes.

The Volunteer Manager plays a key role in ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout their service journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, screening, and onboarding
• Assist with interviews and help match volunteers to appropriate roles
• Maintain volunteer schedules, attendance, and communication
• Support training sessions and help develop onboarding materials
• Track volunteer engagement and provide weekly updates to leadership
• Help create and refine volunteer policies and procedures
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission‑driven volunteer culture
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure volunteers are supported during activities

Ideal Candidate

• Organized, reliable, and comfortable leading and supporting others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, eager to learn, and committed to showing up consistently
• Interested in nonprofit leadership, HR processes, or community development
• Able to manage multiple tasks and maintain clear documentation
• Passionate about helping others and being part of a meaningful mission

What You Will Gain

Although this is an unpaid role, volunteers gain a wealth of valuable experience, including:

• Leadership experience in volunteer and team management
• Hands‑on HR‑related skills (interviewing, onboarding, training)
• Experience developing policies and organizational systems
• Professional development to strengthen your future career
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team

Time Commitment

• Part‑time, flexible scheduling
• Hybrid or remote depending on role
• 5‑month volunteer/internship commitment