Volunteer Coordinator

About Our Helpers Minnesota and the volunteer position

Our Helpers was founded in Ohio with a mission to strengthen communities through service, advocacy, education, and support for vulnerable individuals and families. After years of community work and impact, the organization is expanding its mission by launching its new Minnesota branch.

The Minnesota branch is leading an ambitious initiative, the Our Helpers Minnesota Youth Empowerment & Transformation Campus, a long-term project designed to address the root causes of youth violence, educational disparities, substance use, trauma, homelessness, and lack of opportunity.

Our vision is to help create a safer Minnesota by empowering young people to become productive, educated, responsible, and law-abiding citizens who make positive contributions to their families and communities.

Our programs will serve youth and families from all backgrounds, with a special commitment to supporting immigrant, refugee, and other underserved communities through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered services that promote healing, opportunity, and long-term success.

About the Volunteer Coordinator Role

As we launch this exciting new chapter in Minnesota, we are seeking a passionate and organized Volunteer Coordinator to help recruit, engage, and support volunteers who share our vision for stronger communities and brighter futures for young people.

This individual will play a vital role in building the volunteer program that will support community outreach, youth programming, fundraising events, and the development of the Youth Empowerment & Transformation Campus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers through community outreach, colleges, universities, faith communities, businesses, and social media.
• Coordinate volunteer applications, interviews, orientation, and onboarding.
• Match volunteers with meaningful opportunities based on their interests and skills.
• Schedule volunteers for community events, outreach activities, and organizational programs.
• Maintain volunteer records and track volunteer service hours.
• Organize volunteer appreciation and recognition activities.
• Support fundraising events and community engagement initiatives.
• Work closely with organizational leadership to identify volunteer needs and expand community partnerships.
• Choose your ownk work scheduale.
• Meeting with supervisor 1 hour a week for update.

Qualifications

We welcome individuals who:

• Are passionate about youth empowerment and community service.
• Believe in creating safer, healthier communities.
• Have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Can work independently and collaboratively.
• Have experience in volunteer coordination, project management, or community engagement (preferred but not required).

Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining Our Helpers Minnesota, you will help launch a transformational nonprofit initiative that aims to:

• Build safer communities across Minnesota.
• Empower youth to become productive, responsible, and law-abiding citizens.
• Support immigrant, refugee, and underserved families through culturally responsive programs.
• Expand access to education, mentorship, career development, and wellness services.
• Strengthen families while helping young people reach their full potential.

As a volunteer, you will also gain:

• Valuable nonprofit leadership and volunteer management experience.
• Professional networking opportunities.
• Hands-on experience helping build a growing nonprofit initiative from the ground up.
• A letter of recommendation and volunteer service verification upon successful completion of your commitment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of Minnesota youth and families.

Join Our Mission

This is more than a volunteer opportunity—it's a chance to help build a movement for positive change.

If you are passionate about empowering young people, strengthening families, and helping create a safer Minnesota for future generations, we invite you to join Our Helpers Minnesota as we launch this exciting new chapter.

Together, we can transform lives, strengthen communities, and build a brighter future for Minnesota's youth.